Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 127(5) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), 2003 (Act 53 of 2003), read in conjunction with Section 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), that the Draft Annual Report for the 2021/2022 financial year has been tabled at the Municipal Council Meeting on 30 January 2023.

The Draft Annual Report for the 2021/2022 financial year is open for comments and can be viewed on the municipal website at www.odm.org.za and at the Head Office of the Overberg District Municipal Office, 26 Long Street, Bredasdorp.

The submission of comments and representation regarding the Draft Annual Report 2021/2022 financial year must be emailed to mm@odm.org.za by no later than 6 March 2023 at 16:30.

Persons who are unable to read or write may visit Mr K Theunissen at the Head Office during ordinary office hours, for assistance in compiling their written comment, inputs or representations.

R BOSMAN
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

BURSARY OPPORTUNITY 2023 (In collaboration with Provincial Treasury)

Overberg District Municipality is committed to enhance opportunities for the broader community of the Overberg District area (Swellendam, Theewaterskloof, Overstrand and Cape Agulhas). Applicants are hereby invited for South African citizens, who are a permanent residence of the Overberg District area and who are registered at accredited tertiary institutions.

Applicants from disadvantaged background and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

FIELD OF STUDIES:

Economics, Accounting/Financial Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk Management; Infrastructure (e.g., Civil Engineering, Town Planning, Architectural, Chemical Engineering)

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:

• Reside in the Overberg District Municipality area.
• Learners between the age of 18 and 35 (preference will be given to recent Grade 12 learners)
• South African citizens with a valid South African Identity document
• Comply with the entry requirements set by the institution and have proof of registration or acceptance letter.
• Bursaries will only be awarded to students studying at accredited South African academic institutions.
• Bursary assistance will only be awarded to applicants who are studying towards the achievement of their first degree or national diploma
• The Bursary is subjected to the availability of funds.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE APPLICATION:

• Prescribed bursary application form available on the municipal website or at the Human Resources Department
• Student’s academic record, Grade 12, or latest results.
• Certified copy of South African Identity document.
• Proof of permanent residential address (copy of municipal account)
• Parent or Guardian’s Identity documents.
• Proof of monthly household income of both parents (salary or pension slips -All Pay), affidavit if unemployed)
• Proof of academic acceptance registration.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PAYMENTS:

• Proof of Registration
• Invoice for tuition fees and Accommodation

Completed application forms with abovementioned certified documents must be delivered or posted to the Overberg District Municipality to the Department of Human Resources, Private Bag X22, Bredasdorp, 7280 for attention Mrs Zoe Feni or email to zfeni@odm.org.za

Application forms are available at all Overberg District offices or can be downloaded from the Website at https://odm.org.za/resource-category/application-forms.

Enquiries can be directed to Mrs Zoe Feni @ 028 4251157.

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 06 FEBRUARY 2023 AT 16:30

Minister Anton Bredell urges public to save water as dam level continue to drop during hot and dry summer weather

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today supported the City of Cape Town’s recent call to the public to use water sparingly. “All Western Cape residents must help to conserve the water available in our dams as we continue to experience a hot and dry summer. Weather patterns are increasingly unpredictable, so we cannot assume there will be plentiful rain in the next winter season. The best strategy is to adopt a permanent water saving culture.”

Bredell was reacting to the latest data released by the Department of Water and Sanitation, showing a current combined Western Cape dam level of 57.79%. This is down from 59.57% last week. In terms of the dams supplying Cape Town, it is at a combined level of 65.16%, also down from 67.12% last week. Compared to the same time last year, the provincial combined dam level was 74.51%, and for the Cape Town dam system it was 90.64%.

Minister Bredell said the link between water availability and current high levels of load shedding is compounding the challenges many municipalities are facing to provide uninterrupted water and sewage services to residents. “Without rain in our catchment dams, there is no water security, and without reliable electricity, it becomes very difficult to purify and deliver water to household taps. Also, without electricity, it is a challenge to remove and treat wastewater in a hygienic and environmentally safe manner. We are therefore urging the public to save water, as this will improve our water security profile, while also helping municipalities to manage water and sewage services during increasingly high levels and prolonged periods of load shedding.”

Contact:
Wouter Kriel
Spokesperson for Minister Anton Bredell
Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Cell: 079 694 3085
E-mail: Wouter.kriel@westerncape.gov.za(link sends e-mail)

Issued by: Western Cape Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning