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04/08/2025
02/08/2025

PUBLIC ALERT: PROBABLE OUTBREAK OF AFRICAN SWINE FEVER IN BREDASDORP (2 AUGUST 2025)
The Cape Agulhas Municipality hereby informs the public that there is a strong probability that recent pig deaths in Bredasdorp are due to African Swine Fever (ASF). The cause is still being confirmed through laboratory testing by the State Veterinary Services.

What is African Swine Fever (ASF)?
ASF is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. It spreads quickly and most often results in the death of infected pigs. It does not affect people or other types of animals.

How does ASF spread?
• Direct contact with infected pigs
• Indirect contact through contaminated feed (especially swill), equipment, vehicles, or clothing
• Soft ticks of the Ornithodoros genus, found in parts of South Africa
The virus is very tough and can survive for long periods in pork products, carcasses, and the environment — especially in cooler conditions.

What is the Municipality doing?
In partnership with the State Veterinary Services, the Municipality has begun implementing the following measures:
• A quarantine zone has been set up to monitor the situation 24/7 and only registered pig owners may enter to feed their animals subject to strict biosecurity protocols.
• Stray and roaming pigs are being relocated to the quarantine zone.
• Infected carcasses are being disposed of safely and responsibly.
• Extra personnel have been deployed to assist with response efforts.
• Ongoing veterinary testing.

What should the public do?
• Report any sick or dead pigs to the Municipality
• Do not move pigs from one location to another
• Do not sell or slaughter pigs from the affected area
• Do not dump dead pigs in open areas, rivers, or refuse sites
• Do not allow pigs to roam.

Please be assured that the Municipality is working closely with relevant government departments and stakeholders to manage and contain the outbreak. The outbreak is limited to Bredasdorp and is under control. There is no need for panic.

📞 To report sick or dead pigs, please contact our standby number: 028 425 5500 or 082 457 1774

PUBLIEKE WAARSKUWING: WAARSKYNLIKE UITBREEK VAN AFRIKA VARKPES IN BREDASDORP (2 AUGUSTUS 2025)

Die Kaap Agulhas Munisipaliteit stel die publiek hiermee in kennis dat daar ’n sterk waarskynlikheid is dat die onlangse sterftes van varke in Bredasdorp veroorsaak is deur Afrika Varkpes Die oorsaak word tans bevestig deur laboratoriumtoetse deur die Staatsveeartsdiens.

Wat is Afrika Varkpes?
Afrika Varkpes is ’n hoogs aansteeklike en dodelike virussiekte wat huishoudelike en wilde varke aantas. Dit versprei vinnig en lei gewoonlik tot die dood van besmette varke. Dit raak nie mense of ander diersoorte nie.

Hoe Versprei Afrika Varkpes?
• Direkte kontak met besmette varke
• Indirekte kontak met besmette voer (veral kombuisafval), toerusting, voertuie of klere
• Sagte bosluise van die Ornithodoros-genus, wat in dele van Suid-Afrika voorkom
Die virus is baie bestand en kan lank oorleef in varkprodukte, karkasse en die omgewing – veral in koeler toestande.

Wat doen die Munisipaliteit?
In samewerking met die Staatsveeartsdiens, het die Munisipaliteit die volgende maatreëls geimplementeer:
• ’n Kwarantynkamp is opgerig
• Rondloop en loslopende varke word na die kamp verskuif
• Besmette karkasse word op ‘n veilige en verantwoordelik manier verwyder
• Bykomende personeel is ontplooi om te help

Wat moet die publiek doen?
• Rapporteer enige siek of dooie varke aan die Munisipaliteit
• Moenie varke van een plek na ’n ander verskuif nie
• Moenie varke uit die geaffekteerde gebied verkoop of slag nie
• Moenie dooie varke in oop areas, riviere of vullisterreine stort nie
• Moenie toelaat dat varke rondloop nie

Wees asseblief verseker dat die Munisipaliteit nou saamwerk met relevante regeringsdepartemente en belanghebbendes om die uitbreek te bestuur en te beperk. Die uitbreek is beperk tot Bredasdorp en is onder beheer. Daar is geen rede tot paniek nie.

📞 Rapporteer asseblief enige siek of dooie varke by ons noodnommer:
028 425 5500 of 082 457 1774

31/07/2025

Cape Agulhas Municipality Stands Firm Against
Fraud & Corruption

Understanding Fraud and Corruption
Fraud is any act of deception carried out to gain unfair or unlawful advantage.
Corruption involves the misuse of public office or resources for personal benefit — including acts such as bribery, nepotism, and irregular procurement practices.

Report Unethical Behaviour – Confidentially
Anyone can report misconduct. If you suspect any wrongdoing, we encourage you to come forward in good faith.
You are protected under the Protected Disclosures Act, 2000 (Act No. 26 of 2000).

Your Anonymity is Respected
You are not required to reveal your identity.
Your information will only be shared with your explicit permission.
Any form of retaliation against whistleblowers is prohibited by law.

Examples of Irregular Conduct
Bribes or improper payments
Unlawful tenders or staff appointments
Misuse of municipal vehicles or equipment
Payroll fraud (e.g. ghost workers or duplicate salaries)

Report Suspicions of Fraud or Corruption
National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701
Email: [email protected]

30/07/2025

Western Cape launches ambitious rail freight revival to slash road congestion

by Novus Media in Business, News on 30 July 2025

The Western Cape Government has officially launched an ambitious freight rail revival project that could revolutionize cargo transport along one of the province’s most critical agricultural corridors, potentially removing 40 000 truck trips from the N2 highway annually.

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku unveiled the Overberg Freight Rail Business Case and Implementation Plan during a pilot project launch recently in Bredasdorp, marking the first concrete step toward revitalising freight rail infrastructure that has been virtually abandoned for decades.

The Overberg corridor currently handles a staggering 8.9 million tons of freight annually, with an overwhelming 99.8% transported by truck and a mere 0.2% by rail. This heavy reliance on road transport has created significant congestion challenges while increasing logistics costs for agricultural producers and other freight owners.

The Overberg Freight Rail Business Case is about bringing freight rail back on track and creating a commercially viable, data-driven freight system that cuts logistics costs, reduces congestion on the N2, and positions the Western Cape to triple its export value by 2035,” said Sileku during the launch.

The initiative represents a collaborative effort co-designed with agricultural producers, freight owners, logistics operators, investors, and government partners, all working toward reconnecting the Caledon farming hub with the Belcon Inland Terminal in Bellville and the Port of Cape Town.

Economic transformation for rural communities
Overberg District Mayor Sakkie Franken emphasized the transformative potential of the project for the region’s economy. “This project represents a turning point for our district. By unlocking rail, we are not just moving freight, we are attracting investment, creating jobs, and strengthening our region’s economy for the long term. The Overberg can once again be a thriving hub for trade, benefitting both our farmers and our communities.”

The pilot project has garnered strong stakeholder support, despite acknowledged challenges including the current deteriorated condition of the Overberg rail line. Industry representatives and government officials have expressed confidence that the comprehensive business case process will generate the necessary insights and partnerships to overcome these infrastructure barriers.

Ambitious targets and environmental benefits
The pilot project sets forth several ambitious goals that could reshape freight logistics in the Western Cape. The initiative aims to shift at least 10% of corridor freight—approximately 900 000 tons per year—from road to rail, directly removing an estimated 40 000 truck trips from the heavily trafficked N2 highway annually.

Economic benefits for exporters could be substantial, with projected logistics cost reductions of up to 30% for long-haul shipments. This cost advantage would significantly boost competitiveness for Overberg crops and other goods in international markets.

Environmental impact represents another key driver, with freight-related carbon emissions expected to decrease by as much as 70% per ton through the modal shift from road to rail transport.

The project will also focus on attracting public-private partnerships to fund and operate services, establishing reliable two-way cargo flows with export goods moving outbound and essential inputs like packaging and fertilizer traveling inbound to support agricultural operations.

The Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager has highlighted the critical need for targeted investment, public-private partnerships, and coordinated planning to bring the existing infrastructure up to operational standards capable of supporting a significant modal shift.

The Business Case phase, led by the Western Cape Mobility Department, will continue until June 2026, focusing on validating freight volumes, assessing infrastructure capacity, and securing firm commitments from cargo owners. If the pilot demonstrates commercial viability, construction and phased operations are scheduled to begin in late 2026, with full service launch expected by 2028.

Long-term vision and provincial impact
Looking beyond the immediate pilot, the project will explore the long-term opportunity to close the 60km Protem–Swellendam rail gap, which could significantly expand the catchment area and improve overall network efficiency.

“Freight and logistics are the lifeblood for the seamless movement of goods from point of origin to final destination. With this Business Case, we aim to achieve our bold goal of moving freight from road to rail, one corridor at a time,” said Sileku.

29/07/2025

URGENT NOTICE!

FINANCE DEPARTMENT CLOSED

Please note that the CAM Finance Department will be closed from 13:00 on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.

Reason: Directorate Meeting

Please make use of alternative mechanisms to pay your municipal accounts during this time of closure.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Enquiries can be directed to the office of the Chief Financial Officer at 028 425 5500.

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Johan Mulder, Marinique Kapot, Bruce R. ...
28/07/2025

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Johan Mulder, Marinique Kapot, Bruce R. Heaney, Keagan Stanley, Patricia Carelse

28/07/2025

💧 UNPLANNED WATER OUTAGE: MILL PARK, BREDASDORP
We have a burst water pipe in Mill Park. Our teams are attending to it, but to complete the repair, we will need to temporarily switch off the water supply to the area.
We estimate that the repairs will be completed by 13:00 today.
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

💧 ONGEPLANDE WATERVERBREKING: MILL PARK, BREDASDORP
Daar is 'n gebarste waterpyp in Mill Park. Ons spanne is tans op die toneel besig om die probleem op te los. Om die herstelwerk te voltooi, sal die watertoevoer na die area tydelik afgeskakel moet word.
Ons skat dat die herstelwerk sal teen 13:00 vandag voltooi sal wees.
Ons vra omverskoning vir die ongerief en waardeer u begrip.

28/07/2025

Scared of Lonely

Gisteraand, nadat ek myself voorberei het vir vandag, toe gaan lê ek op my bed om eers my liggaam 'n blaas kans te gee voordat ek nou regtig gaan slaap. Maar voor ek my gemaklik maak, sit ek my earpods in my ore, en ek gaan op YouTube. Ek scroll toe eers deur om iets te soek waarvan ek hou.
Daar is toe niks wat my eintlik intereseer nie,MAAR! Toe kom ek af op 'n liedjie van Beyoncé met die naam, "Scared of Lonely".

Dis 'n liedjie wat ek al voorheen gehoor het maar my nie veel aan gesteur het nie. Maar gisteraand, toe luister ek met begrip na die liedjie, en gisteraand, het hierdie liedjie betekenis gehad.

Dit was die eerste keer dat ek met soveel aandag na die lirieke van 'n liedjie geluister het. Maar daar was 3 reels in die liedjie wat vir my uitgestaan het,en ek deel dit graag. In vers 1, reel 2 sê die liedjie: "I' m tryna beat this emptiness, but I'm running out of time". En dan reel 4 van vers 1 sê: " I'm lost in this dream, I need you to hold me, I'm scared of Lonely".

Dalk was dit noodlot wat veroorsaak het dat ek op hierdie liedjie moes afkom, en spesifiek gisteraand toe ek lê en worstel met 'n persoonlike kwessie. Die twee reels het 3 belangrike vrae by my laat opkom.Hoekom is ons bang om alleen te wees?, Wat is die oorsaak van die leemte wat binne ons gelaat word? en derdens, reel 4 sê "I need you to hold me, I'm scared of Lonely", so Hoekom maak ons staat op mens om daai leemte binne ons te vul?

Gebaseer op gisteraand se gebeure, laat hierdie vrae my nogal diep in my binneste met myself worstel, en dit laat my ietwat benoud voel. maar ek wil die bogenoemde vrae tog 'n punt van bespreking maak. Sommige tye is ons as mens te afhanklik van die volgende persoon, sodat ons kan voel asof ons iewers behoort.

Sommige tye soek ons daai stamp of approval van die volgende persoon af, om goed te voel oor onsself, en ander tye, wil ons te veel van die volgende persoon se aandag he, dat ons onsself in die proses verloor. En dit is dan wanneer ons seerkry,wanneer die volgende persoon begin oorweldig voel deur jou teenwoordigheid. Wanneer die volgende persoon hom of haarself begin distansieer van jou af, en aanbeweeg.

Die redes is gewoonlik, wanneer daai leemte te groot raak, en wanneer die eensaamheid te swaar raak om te dra, dan begin jy obsessief raak. En obsessie bring die lelikste uit in mense, en dit veroorsaak so baie hartseer,paranoia, pyn en verwyte. En die seerste en die harde realiteit is, dat jou oe oopgaan, wanneer dit hopeloos te laat is.

Nou, ek het vroeer genoem dat daar 3 reels is wat vir my uitstaan in die liedjie, die 3e reel is soos volg: "Cause I'm tired of this emptiness, Think I'm drowning".

Psalm 102 vers 13, spreek hierdie reel aan: 13 "Maar U, o Here, U bly tot in ewigheid, en u gedenknaam van geslag tot geslag". Dit beteken dat waar mens ons verlaat, en teleurstel, daar sal God altyd met ons wees, en God sal ons nooit verlaat of versaak nie. Mattheus 28 vers 20 bevestig wat Psalm 102 vers 13 sê, en Jesus sê : "20 En kyk, Ek is met julle al die dae tot aan die voleinding van die wêreld. Amen".

So dit is my bemoediging vandag aan elkeen wat deur eensaamheid gaan, met daai leemte en teleurstelling binne hulle. Gee daai eensaamheid vir God, lê jou tekortkominge voor sy voete neer, en laat die Heilige Gees jou vul, sodat jou siel versadig kan word. God seen..

25/07/2025
glimpses of Cinderella:The Musical
25/07/2025

glimpses of Cinderella:The Musical

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