West Coast District Municipality

Cruise ships to our region with visitors experiencing something truly unique is no longer a dream. Early days but it’s ‘under construction’. Apart from the obvious benefits of bringing tourists to the…

The relationship between brand and marketing. Our strategic brand provides the identity, reputation and connection with our targeted investment market. It tells our story, messaging the key ‘connectors’ to our audience. Marketing…

Developing talent in municipalities involves integrated long-term planning, career planning, and encouraging a coaching or mentoring culture to achieve vision and objectives. Implicit in this is identifying future leaders to ensure continuity.…

At a time where municipalities are being asked to play a greater role in the economic development of their regions, the need to attract and retain top talent has intensified. The expertise…

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Department Financial Services: Integrated Financial Management and Internal control system for local government: Proposed long-term Agreement and intent of extending current agreement with SOLVEM Consulting (PTY) LTD (including SAMRAS+) Members of the…

With president Cyril Ramaphosa amplifying the call for ‘decisive’ action to turn around dysfunctional municipalities, Weskus Municipal Manager David Joubert emphasises the need for extended change management. “What needs to happen administratively…

The municipality launched a comprehensive project aimed not only at improving the physical conditions of police stations, but also at boosting the morale of the SAPS members who work tirelessly under difficult…

Municipal branding has traditionally focused on attracting investment and tourism. Yet its role in talent attraction and retention is just as strategic. A strong municipal brand signals stability, good governance, and professional…

As job creators and income generators, small businesses form the backbone of our economy and are essential investors in local economies. Increasingly, a municipality’s involvement with SMMEs is stretching beyond issuing business…

The Attorney General’s report that many municipalities continue to ignore regulations, mismanage finance and projects, and disregard accountability has led to the risk of Treasury withholding equitable funding for 75 municipalities nationwide.…

West Coast District Municipality received the award as the “Best Run Municipality” in South Africa in 2023 and 2024 – flowing from this various municipalities (National & International) and individuals are requesting…

Members of the community are hereby invited to submit written comments or representation on the intention of the West Coast District Municipality to enter into an agreement with Amoeba TSC for the…

Notice 2026/2027: Public Advertisement Fencing Subsidy Program: Financial Assistance for the Replacement of Fencing Along Proclaimed Rural Roads within the West Coast District Municipal Area Written applications are hereby invited for the…

The West Coast region is preparing for a significant influx of holidaymakers as it continues to cement its reputation as one of South Africa’s most sought-after tourism destinations. Stretching from Yzerfontein in…

As we reach the end of another year, I want to extend heartfelt appreciation to everyone for your support, resilience, and commitment throughout 2025. This season gives us a special opportunity to…

A municipal brand is often influenced and overshadowed by their tourism brand. The problem is that a destination brand is aimed at visitors, ignoring the community and importantly, key investment markets. A…

One of the standout achievements for me in 2025 was the expanded integration of the District Disaster Management Centre into the broader innovation agenda of Weskus District. For the first time, our…

Attending the ‘Social Entrepreneurs’ course was Gretchen’s first step into a global network. “There were many engaging topics but the ‘Hands of Hope’ presentation really resonated with me. It gave me new…

Along with other Weskus Distrik interns, Dowinah Lewis attended an online ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ course, which included students from universities worldwide. She delivered a presentation titled ‘Empower Education’. In doing so, she also…

Part of the Weskus team for 13 years, Andrey Beukes started with Maintenance before moving to the Civil department, with a special focus on Water infrastructure. Andrey studied Labour Law at UWC,…

Our raw water needs to be treated or purified so that it meets the specifications as set out in SANS 241. (South African National Standard for drinking water quality). In a nutshell,…

Getting quality water to the region’s municipalities is one thing but ensuring that it stays uncontaminated and fit for use is another story. Contamination can come from various sources and preventative measures…

“Blue Drop SA” is a Department of Water and Sanitation initiative to assess and certify the quality and safety of municipality drinking water. The programme evaluates water supply systems and is based…

I was nominated and selected as a union representative of IMATU (Independent Municipal and Allied Union) soon after I started working at WCED and have been the chairperson of IMATU in Weskus…