The Overberg District Municipality hereby advises the public that, following consultation with the Western Cape Government: Department of Infrastructure and representatives of the Tesselaarsdal community, Proclaimed Divisional Road DR1257 (Hartebees Access Road), from the intersection with Hemel & Aarde Road to the Solitaire/Tesselaarsdal turn-off (km 11.00), has been temporarily closed for the remainder of the winter rainfall season while construction works continue.

Recent and continuous heavy rainfall has caused sections of the newly constructed gravel wearing course to become saturated and extremely slippery under wet conditions, creating a significant safety risk for road users.

Motorists are therefore requested to make use of the alternative route via Proclaimed Divisional Road DR1252 (Dunghye Park Road), as indicated on the accompanying route map.

Road construction activities will continue during this period, and all road users travelling in the vicinity are urged to exercise caution, obey all temporary traffic signs, and adhere to the posted speed limits.

The Overberg District Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks residents, businesses and road users for their patience, understanding and cooperation.

The road will be reopened as soon as weather conditions have improved and it is safe to do so.

Issued by:

MR EBEN PHILLIPS
MUNICIPAL MANAGER (acting)
OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

27/07/2026

The Overberg District Municipality is pleased to announce that all cleanup and repair work at the Malgas Pont has been successfully completed.

Following the recent flood damage and subsequent recovery efforts, the Malgas Pont will officially resume full operations from Thursday, 23 July 2026.

Operating Hours:
Monday to Sunday, 06:00 – 18:00 (Weather and daylight conditions permitting.)

The municipality extends its sincere appreciation to residents, businesses and all road users for their patience, understanding and cooperation throughout the recovery period.

A special word of thanks is also extended to the Overberg District Municipality Roads Department for their outstanding commitment and professionalism during the cleanup and restoration operations. Their dedication and tireless efforts have ensured that this vital river crossing has been safely restored for the benefit of the Malgas community and all who rely on this important transport link.

The Overberg District Municipality thanks everyone involved for making the successful reopening of the Malgas Pont possible.

MR EBEN PHILLIPS
MUNICIPAL MANAGER (ACTING)
OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

22/07/2026

The Overberg District Municipality has the following procurement opportunities for prospective service providers:

• T04-2026: OPERATION OF THE KARWYDERSKRAAL REGIONAL LANDFILL FACILITY: CELL 5A, THE ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION PLANT AND THE COMPOSTING WORKS
Closing Date: Friday, 14 August 2026 @12:00​

• T49-2026: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR FIRE SERVICES, RESORTS, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, MUNICIPAL HEALTH SERVICES AND ROADS EMPLOYEES OF THE OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2029
Closing Date: Friday, 14 August 2026 @12:00

• T61-2026: LEASING OF A SHOP, GIFT/COFFEE AND FLAT AT UILENKRAALSMOND RESORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2028
Closing Date: Friday, 14 August 2026 @12:00

Quotations submitted by fax, e-mail, or received after the closing time and date shall not be accepted. Quotations may only be submitted on the prescribed official document.

Visit our website to view the full advertisements and bid documents: www.odm.org.za/tenders-quotations-available

MR E PHILLIPS
MUNICIPAL MANAGER (Acting)

The Overberg District Municipality has the following procurement opportunities for prospective service providers:

• Q01-2026: PROVISION OF SATPHONE UNITS AND AIRTIME
Closing Date: Friday, 31 July 2026 @12:00​

• Q02-2026: SECURITY, PATROL, AND ACCESS CONTROL SERVICES AT DIE DAM AND UILENKRAALSMOND RESORTS SITES OF THE OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY FOR THE PERIOD 01 – 31 AUGUST 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026 @12:00

Quotations submitted by fax, e-mail, or received after the closing time and date shall not be accepted. Quotations may only be submitted on the prescribed official document.

Visit our website to view the full advertisements and bid documents: www.odm.org.za/tenders-quotations-available

MR E PHILLIPS
MUNICIPAL MANAGER (Acting)