OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
REFUSE REMOVAL: 18-21 APRIL 2025 (EASTER LONG WEEKEND)
Please be advised that there is no change in the refuse removal and recycling collection schedule on Friday, 18 April 2025 and Monday, 21 April 2025.
Towns will continue to be serviced over the Easter long weekend, as per the refuse removal schedule for Saldanha Bay Municipality.
GUIDANCE ON ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING WAITING LIST APPLICATIONS
The Saldanha Bay Municipality has become aware of reports regarding a community member, affiliated with a political party, who is allegedly advising residents that she can assist them with housing waiting list applications on behalf of the Municipality.
The Municipality aims to provide clarification on the following matters:
The process of applying for registration on the Western Cape Demand Database (waiting list) may only be facilitated by authorized municipal officials or designated service providers.
The Municipality has not authorized any individual or political party to offer such assistance.
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Free 10-point vehicle safety checks ahead of Easter
Calling all drivers – Free checks will be available from 08:00 to 15:30 on the dates below and conducted at various locations across the province. Locations as indicated.
Saldanha Bay Municipal Area Testing Facilities:
📍Saldanha Bay Municipality Testing Centre, Suffren Street, Langebaan
📍West Coast Vehicle Testing Centre, 16 Velddrif Road, Vredenburg
Please make use of this opportunity and contribute to safer roads in the Western Cape.
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DRAFT MEDIUM TERM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FRAMEWORK (MTREF) 2025/26
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 22 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003, (Act 56 of 2003) and Regulations 15 of the Municipal Budget and Reporting Regulations respectively, that the Draft Budget for the 2025/26 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTREF) was tabled during a council meeting that was held on 25 March 2025.
To comply with Section 22 of the MFMA Saldanha Bay Municipality (SBM) will be hosting public meetings to allow the public the opportunity to ask questions or discuss the content of the draft budget. Adding to the public meetings, the public may also provide written inputs on the draft budget during the period of 1 to 15 April 2025. This will include, but is not limited to, electronic surveys, that will be distributed via E-mail, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, and on the Municipal Website, to allow the public to provide inputs.
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masakh'isizwe bursary programme - applications open for the 2026 academic year
Please note the following Masakh’isizwe bursary programme – applications are now open for the 2026 academic year for interested individuals to apply.
Masakh’iSizwe offers bursaries for full-time studies towards a degree or diploma in the engineering and built environment disciplines, amongst others.
All information can be found on the website: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/masakhisizwe-bursary-programme
Please see attached advert and direct link to our online application system which can be found on the website address above: https://wa-dtpw-misbursary-prod-zan.azurewebsites.net/
* Distributed on behalf of the Western Cape Government
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THE NEW LANGEBAANWEG MINE PROJECT
To Interested and Affected Parties,
You are reminded of and invited to attend an Information Sharing Open Day regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) for the Mariama Mining and Exploration (Pty) Ltd Mining Right Application (DMRE Ref: WC30/5/1/2/3/2/1 (10187MR)), that is currently out for comment from 14 March – 16 April 2025.
Date: Friday, 11 April 2025
Time: Drop in anytime between 10h00 and 18h00
Venue: Vredenburg Golf Club, approximately 5km outside Vredenburg on the R45 towards Hopefield
Coordinates: -32.92126S, 18.05564E
The Open Day will provide an opportunity to review the project material, ask questions, and engage with the project team.
We look forward to your participation.
Please confirm your attendance to mariama@participation.co.za if you have not yet done so.
Fransis Stoltz
Public Participation Office
Diphororo Development (Pty) Ltd
0125439093
mariama@participation.co.za
SCAM ALERT: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROCESSES
We have noticed an increase in fraudulent activities where fraudsters pretending to represent the Municipality contact tenderers via e-mail, WhatsApp or telephone, requesting that a payment be made directly to them, to enable the Municipality to make an award or improve the service providers’ chances in receiving the award.
The Saldanha Bay Municipality distances itself from such activities and will never request a tenderer to make a payment.
Please inform the Supply Chain Management Department on 022 701 6916 should you receive any suspicious communication. Alternatively, report it on the Fraud Hotline:
Toll free number: 0800 444 990
SMS number: 49017
Email: sbm@behonest.co.za
Mr. H. Mettler
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Saldanha Bay Municipality
Private Bag X 12
VREDENBURG
7380
PUBLIC NOTICE: FRAUDULENT DRIVING LICENCE SCAMS
We have become aware of an alarming increase in fraudulent activities involving scammers posing as employees of Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) in the West Coast area. These individuals are misleading people by advertising fake services through local social media platforms, such as Facebook. In October 2024, a person attempted to apply for a new driving licence using a fraudulent Temporary Driving Licence, which was detected by the Natis System. This person was arrested, and a case was opened at South African Police Service (SAPS) in Vredenburg.
This scam continues to target unsuspecting members of the public, with recent reports, including one from a woman who was scammed just recently. As a result, further investigations have been initiated to address this growing concern.
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