Following the completion of the election results for the four local municipalities in the Overberg, residents may be wondering when the political composition of the Overberg District Municipality (ODM) will be known and when the new District Council will be constituted.

District municipalities have a slightly different council composition from local municipalities. The District Council consists of two categories of representation:

► 40% Directly Elected Representatives

These seats are allocated to political parties according to the proportional representation (PR) votes cast on the district municipality ballot across the entire Overberg District. The IEC must finalise and verify these district-wide results before the allocation of seats can be confirmed.

► 60% Representatives from Local Municipalities

The remaining seats are allocated to the four local municipalities within the Overberg District:

• Cape Agulhas Municipality
• Overstrand Municipality
• Swellendam Municipality
• Theewaterskloof Municipality

Each local municipality nominates representatives from its elected council to serve on the District Council. These seats are allocated in accordance with the political representation within the respective local council.

So, when will the final composition be known and when can the District Council be constituted?

Although the election results for all four local municipalities have been completed, the final composition of the Overberg District Council can only be confirmed once the IEC has finalised the district-wide PR results and the local municipalities have completed the nomination of their representatives.

The IEC is expected to announce district council results within 14 days of Election Day.

Importantly, the Overberg District Municipality can only proceed with the constitution of its new District Council once all four local municipalities have held and concluded their respective first council meetings. These meetings are necessary for the local municipalities to finalise the appointment of their representatives to the District Council.

Once all four local councils have completed this process and the necessary arrangements have been finalised, the Overberg District Municipality can proceed with the constitution of its new District Council.

This process ensures that the District Council reflects both the votes cast directly by residents for district representation and the political representation within the local municipalities.

The Overberg District Municipality will share further information once the official results, nominations and council composition have been confirmed.

Issued by:

Richard Bosman
Municipal Manager: Overberg District Municipality

OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CAPE AGULHAS, OVERSTRAND & SWELLENDAM AREAS!

West Coast TVET College invites eligible applicants from the Cape Agulhas, Overstrand and Swellendam Local Municipalities and surrounding areas to apply for our Technopreneur Occupational Skills Programme (NQF Level 4).

Duration: 6 months
Minimum requirement: Grade 12
Age: 18–35 years
Monthly stipend: R3 000
A brand-new laptop will be issued!

Training venue: Cape Agulhas, Overstrand and Swellendam Local Municipalities
Applications must be submitted under Atlantis Campus for Overstrand, Malmesbury Campus for Cape Agulhas and Citrusdal Campus for Swellendam.

Apply online: www.westcoastcollege.co.za

Closing date: 10 November 2026

Enquiries: Ms Bonita Carney – 021 577 1727

Please note: This opportunity is specifically for applicants from the Cape Agulhas, Overstrand and Swellendam areas.

Kindly refer to the links below for the step -by-step Online Application and Registration Process guidelines:

How to apply: http://westcoastcollege.co.za/wcc2/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/How-to-Apply-on-the-Wizard_Updated-15-11-2021.pdf
How to register: https://www.westcoastcollege.co.za/wcc2/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Step-by-step-guide-to-register-online.pd

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

• Q08-2026A: PROVISION FOR REPAIRS, REMOVAL, SEALING AND WATERPROOFING OF LEAKING ROOF AT OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (Re-advertisement)
Site Meeting: ODM Head Office, 12 November 2026 @11:00am
Closing Date: Friday, 20 November 2026 @12:00pm

​• Q09-2026A: PROVISION FOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Closing Date: Friday, 20 November 2026 @12:00pm

• Q16-2026: PROVISION FOR SUPERVISOR MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Closing Date: Friday, 20 November 2026 @12:00pm

• Q17-2026: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF OIL AND GREASE
Closing Date: Friday, 20 November 2026 @12:00pm

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 R BOSMAN
MUNICIPAL MANAGER