Category Archives: News
From struggling to find her way to mapping her path
Initially placed in the Disaster Management team, I soon acquired the skills to handle emergency calls. Moving into the Strategic Services function headed by our mentor Mr. Fred-Earl Williamd, I was exposed to Integrated Development Planning and Regional Economic Development, …
What is 5G?
Fast, very fast! 5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology, providing higher upload and download speeds, more consistent connections, and greater capacity than previous networks. Why do we need it to create a smart city? For a smart city …
What is IoT?
A simple definition of I0T (Internet of Things) is a collective network of connected devices and the technology that facilitates communication between devices and the cloud, including between the devices themselves. It is a network of ‘things’ that are embedded …
What is a smart city?
A smart city is a municipality that uses information and digital communication technologies to enhance operational efficiencies, share information with the public, and generally lift the quality-of-service delivery. In a nutshell, it’s about enabling the municipality to do what you …
No fear or favour: Payroll.
Payroll is the heartbeat of any organization because if the salaries and wages are accurate and on time the employees are happy and this impacts on service delivery. However, without a steadfast commitment to governance and compliance, it can also …
Let’s circle together
Inspired by Richard Branson’s “Circle” theory, Weskus Distrik gathered with the five west coast municipalities to address economic, sustainability, strategic and transversal planning for the region under a Weskus Conversations conference theme of “Let’s Circle Together”, representing a wider circle …
A career in local government
“When you embark on a career in local government, you’re answering a call to serve the public. The skills that you bring, the areas that you grow in, your commitment to a cause and your vision for a better South …
The rock behind Weskus tourism
West Coast residents and visitors are blessed with magnificent sunsets, endless beaches, breathtaking water sports, mouthwatering seafood dishes, diverse vineyards and the rugged Cederberg mountains. The region is also growing as a sought-after film production space and St Helena Bay …
14th consecutive clean audits.
Weskus Distrik is proud of its 14th consecutive clean audit from the Auditor General, a sterling performance. Chief Financial Officer Dr Johan Tesselaar provides context. A March 2023 article published in BusinessTech headed ‘The best and worst-run municipalities in South …
14th consecutive clean audit: Why it matters.
Weskus Distrik achieved its 14th consecutive clean audit from the Auditor General, a remarkable achievement. Municipal Manager David Joubert explains why it matters. “We understand clearly why we need to perform year-in, year-out, and this drives us every day. Municipal …
Clean audits, Richard Branson & circles.
Weskus Distrik’s Executive Mayor Ald RW “Boffie” Strydom congratulates the team’s performance in achieving its 14th consecutive audit and relates how this performance supports its developing ‘circles’ philosophy. Richard Branson has a theory about circles. Start by drawing a circle …
Weskus events, filming and media
The Weskus region is fast becoming a very popular choice for event organisers and the film and media industry. There may be a range of factors contributing to the region’s growing events portfolio. The Weskus is known for its vast …
Get involved in your municipality’s planning and budget process
The Integrated Planning Process is prescribed by legislation and followed by municipalities throughout the country, and the input of the public in the planning and budget of the municipality is paramount. Municipalities throughout the West Coast likewise, have just concluded …
Clean audit – What it takes.
The Auditor-General audits municipalities annually and releases a consolidated report which includes insights of municipalities and their entities, and shares information, statistics and tells a story on the state of local government. “The Auditor-General’s report is accessible to the public …
It can take just one conversation to change everything
The launch of the WAVEMAKER SUMMIT has attracted enthused interest as Weskus Distrik takes the initiative in facilitating a forum to find new answers to old questions in local government and identify new questions which need answers. Weskus Distrik’s Executive …
The rhythm of Ganzekraal
September’s Ganzekraal Jazz Festival was hopefully the start of something special. Weskus Distrik’s Jasper Jonker shares his enthusiasm for the weekend which welcomed spring, enjoyed perfect weather and was full of chill! “Having the jazz festival at the magnificent Ganzekraal …
Partners with common purpose.
Being a supplier to Weskus Distrik involves more than a contract and SLA. Suppliers are treated with utmost respect and are viewed as partners with common purpose. CFO Dr Johan Tesselaar explains. “Everything hinges on service delivery, irrespective of the …
A benchmark of hope.
On hearing that Weskus Distrik was present at a recent conference, a young delegate was heard to remark with great enthusiasm: “Wow! They’re the benchmark!!” This was flattering but Municipal Manager David Joubert puts this in context. “We have an …
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The drone pilot
Sashin Septoo is a man of many talents and adds his skills as a drone pilot and video editor to his role in Weskus Distrik’s Disaster Management Centre. Sashin sees the building of a network and developing professional relationships with …
Water quality. Qualifications & experience are ideal purifiers.
With water security top-of-mind for many South Africans, Weskus residents are blessed with a team of qualified and experienced professionals managing water security. The team has over 150 years of experience between them. The exceptional team includes: The leader, Michiel …
Learning through doing
Damian Zin-zin Smit, an administration intern in the Weskus Distrik Disaster Management Centre thrives on helping vulnerable communities. As an intern, he is gaining exceptional experience. He consults with service providers, equipping them with modern communication systems and even drone …
Instilling comfort & confidence
Meet Kerrishma Smit, a respected Call Taker and Dispatcher in Weskus Distrik’s Disaster Management team. Kerrishma talks about his purpose, what he enjoys, and stresses of the job. Your purpose? Our team provides residents and visitors with the comfort that …
Unity through purpose & partnership
The positive impact following the collaboration of Weskus Distrik Municipality’s Disaster Management team, Provincial Traffic, and SAPS has exceeded initial expectations, harnessing scarce resources to improve safety and security in the region. Faster response times, enhanced communications and coordinated reporting …
Lives have been saved.
Collaboration between Weskus Disaster Management, Provincial Traffic, and SAPS into a centralised coordination node is paying dividends and is a shining example of what can happen when you structure key services behind the needs of the community. Weskus Disaster Management’s …
