Stellenbosch Municipality

01/09/2026

What better way to welcome the first day of spring than by celebrating a new chapter for tourism in our town! 🥂🌻🌱

Today marks the opening of the new Visit Stellenbosch tourism offices at 141 Dorp Street - a fresh space, a new beginning and an exciting chapter ahead.

We look forward to all that’s to come from our magnificent partners at Visit Stellenbosch as they continue showcasing our destination to the world.

01/09/2026

A Special Homecoming at Cloetesville High School 🏫🎀✂️

Mayor Jeremy Fasser was honoured to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the dedication of the Cloetesville High School Hall to the school’s first principal, Mr ALG April.

The occasion held an even deeper significance for the Mayor, as Cloetesville High School is his alma mater. Both Mayor Fasser and his wife, Mercia, matriculated from the school as part of the Class of 1996.

It was a privilege to celebrate the life, contribution and lasting legacy of Mr April, whose impact helped shape generations of learners.

Cloetesville Hoërskool

01/09/2026

🌸 Hello, September! A season of new beginnings, fresh starts and the beauty of spring.

This month, we celebrate Heritage Month and Tourism Month - honouring the people, culture and history that make Stellenbosch a truly special destination.

31/08/2026

🔨 🧱🛠️ TURN YOUR HANDS INTO A SKILL

Are you 18–35, unemployed and living in the Stellenbosch Municipal Area? Stellenbosch Municipality, through Stellemploy, is offering 13 young people the chance to complete QCTO-accredited General Residential Repairer (Handyman) training.

Learn practical skills in:
Painting • Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing • Paving • Bricklaying • Fencing

📅 28 September – 24 November 2026
🎓 Accredited training + materials + refreshments + daily transport included

To apply:
Visit Stellemploy, Ou Lückhoff Skool, Banghoek Road
Phone: 021 886 6993
WhatsApp: 076 179 3854

Applications close: Friday, 11 September 2026 at 10:00

28/08/2026

🌳 40 new oaks for the City of Oaks!

We planted another 5 trees this morning as part of the Plant an Oak Project - bringing hope, beauty and a renewed commitment to protecting our town’s iconic oak legacy.

A huge thank you to every member of the Plant an Oak project team and to all the donors who have helped make this initiative such a success. 💚

26/08/2026

Today, we were in Kayamandi for another important Title Deed event - turning residents who have lived in government-built homes for decades into the legal owners of their properties.

For many families, these are historic homes built by the State many years ago. Today, their names officially appear on the title deeds. That means ownership, an asset in their name, something to pass on to their children and the security and dignity that comes with owning your home.

This work has been taking place across the Stellenbosch municipal area, with similar title deed events in Jamestown, Cloetesville, Klapmuts, Mooiwater, Ida’s Valley, Kylemore, La Motte and Groendal to name a few.

Because a house becomes so much more when it is truly yours. 🏠📜🔑

Free Market Foundation South Africa 👏

26/08/2026

💧 Tunnel Maintenance Successfully Completed

We are pleased to confirm that the planned maintenance on the RSE Berg River Tunnel has been successfully completed and the tunnel is once again open.

Everything went according to plan, and we would like to thank all residents, businesses and visitors for their cooperation and for heeding the call to use water even more sparingly than usual during the maintenance period.

While the maintenance is now complete, we encourage everyone to remain mindful of their water use throughout the year. Water is one of our most valuable resources and every drop counts. 💧

💧 Reminder: Please use less water until 24 August

Planned maintenance on the Theewaterskloof Dam to Riviersonderend (RSE) Berg River Tunnel starts today, Wednesday, 12 August and will continue until Monday, 24 August 2026.

The Municipality has planned carefully to minimise the impact and no water interruptions are expected. However, limited supply will be available throughout the municipal area, so residents are urged to use water sparingly during this period.

The maintenance is being carried out by the National Department of Water and Sanitation as part of a mandatory five-yearly inspection and maintenance programme on the Theewaterskloof Dam to Riviersonderend (RSE) Berg River Tunnel. This nationally managed infrastructure is essential to the long-term reliability of the water system.

💧 Help save water by:
* Taking shorter showers
* Running full washing-machine loads
* Fixing leaking taps and pipes
* Delaying unnecessary garden watering

Your small actions can make a big difference. Please help us conserve more water from 12–24 August.

25/08/2026

✨🎄 Calling all Stellenbosch locals! We want YOU there and we want YOU to benefit!

The Stellenbosch Festival of Lights is coming and we’re looking for L O C A L vendors to be part of the magic!

Do you make delicious local foods, treats, drinks or other goodies? Then get your name in the hat!

Come showcase locally made yumminess, connect with the community and make the most of this much-loved Stellenbosch celebration.

The closing date for applications is fast approaching!

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/HYmX1ZTrwJfzPR5c8

Let’s make this year’s Festival of Lights a celebration of Stellies talent, creativity and local flavour! 🍔🥤🌯🧆🥟🍬

25/08/2026

The power of words to inspire change! 🌍🌱

As part of Stellenbosch Municipality’s ongoing waste and environmental management education initiatives, we launched a Municipal Schools Poetry Competition to encourage learners to think about the impact our everyday actions have on the environment.

With the theme “Environmental Sustainability: Effects of Pollution, Waste Generated by Human Activity and Recycling,” learners were challenged to reflect on issues such as pollution, waste and recycling - and to use the power of poetry to inspire positive change.

Following the submission of poems by local schools on 3 October 2025, ten schools were shortlisted to compete in the final.

Today, we were delighted to recognise one of our outstanding young winners. Iviwe Peter, who was a Grade 8 learner at Makupula Secondary School at the time of the competition and is now in Grade 9, won the High School Category, earning her school a R5 000 prize.

Iviwe was invited to Council today as a special guest, where Mayor Jeremy Fasser honoured her, as well as all the learners and schools who took part in the competition.

Her powerful poem, “Earth is Crying Today,” captured the urgency of environmental action and served as a moving reminder that protecting our planet is a responsibility we all share.

Well done, Iviwe! Your words are a powerful reminder that even young voices can make a big difference.

24/08/2026

📢 𝗜𝗗𝗣 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀

The IDP public participation period kicks off in early September, with Open Day meetings taking place across all areas of the Municipality.

📅 Check your ward’s date, time and venue and make your voice heard.

Can’t attend in person? Residents and other stakeholders will also be able to submit input in writing through various channels:

📱 WhatsApp: 067 427 1556
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Dedicated IDP webpage: Going live during the participation period (www.stellenbosch.gov.za)
🏢 Walk-ins: Visit the IDP Office, where officials will be available to assist residents, including persons with impairments.

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣 (𝙄𝘿𝙋) 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙. 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙖𝙮!