UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE – EMERGENCY WORK Unplanned power outage starting soon in parts of Victoria-, High-, Louw Street & Lilienveld. A broken pole needs replacing. Our team is working to restore power ASAP #TakeNote

HERITAGE Preservation of Oudtshoorn’s Architectural Heritage #OdnMun

New Municipal Manager The Greater Oudtshoorn Municipal Council has appointed Mr. Mkhululi Yekani as Municipal Manager, effective 01 April 2025. The decision, taken by Council on 31 March 2025, awaits concurrence from the Western Cape MEC for Local Government. #OdnMun

OUDTSHOORN COUNCIL REVIEWS DRAFT IDP & BUDGET The Oudtshoorn Municipal Council has noted the draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) Review, Budget, and Tariffs for 2025/2026, tabled by Executive Mayor Alderman Johan Allers on 31 March. #OdnMun

Please note that there will be a water interruption in Dysselsdorp on Thursday, 03 April 2025, from 09:00 to 13:00. This interruption is necessary to allow the contractor to complete a connection between the Dysselsdorp Reservoir and the Water Treatment Works. #OdnMun

Raubenheimer dam @ 72.35% Rain at dam for the last week = 12 mm Rain in town for the last week = 6 mm Water used for last week: 13.9 Ml/day LEVEL 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS IN OUDTSHOORN FOR DE RUST, DYSSELSDORP & KKRWSS: These areas remain under Level 6 (crisis) restrictions #OdnMun

VANDALISM AT RUST EN VREDE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED This natural treasure must be protected! 🚯 No littering. 🚫 No vandalism. 🏊‍♂️ No swimming. Respect the rules. Keep it clean for our future generations please. Writing on the rocks is VANDALISM Photo by Corleen Barnard #OdnMun

WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION: DYSSELSDORP & SURROUNDS Areas affected: Dysselsdorp, Oude Muragie, Middelplaas & Vlakteplaas. Water trucking will start ASAP. Emergency pipeline connection expected today—supply will resume via the Blossoms pipeline. Updates to follow. #OdnMun

TAIWANESE EMBASSY VISITS OUDTSHOORN A Taiwanese Embassy delegation, led by DG Lily Chen, visited Oudtshoorn to discuss collaboration with Mayor Johan Allers & senior officials. They explored a partnership with Hualien, donated charity items & visited KKNK’s office. #OdnMun

UPGRADED CRICKET NETS IN DYSSELSDORP On 3 April, DCAS & Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality unveiled the newly upgraded cricket nets. The event, led by Jean Neethling, featured speeches from Mayor Johan Allers, Minister Ricardo Mackenzie, Adv. Michelle Weyers. #OdnMun

MUNICIPAL NOTICES & TENDERS #OdnMun

FIRST-QUARTER HOLIDAY PROGRAM IN DYSSELSDORP Happening daily this week at Score Sports & Rec Facility, with 50-150 kids joining in! A great collaboration between the Municipality, Youth Council, ACVV, CPF, DCAS, Caring Hearts & New Generation Movement. #OdnMun

TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION Please note that the testing station will be temporarily closed to allow for assessment and repair of water damage. We apologise for the inconvenience and will keep the public updated as the situation progresses. #OdnMun

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DE RUST LIBRARY De Rust Library will be closed from 14 to 17 April 2025. During this time, the interior of the library will be repainted. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. #OdnMun

BOIL WATER ALERT — Oudtshoorn & De Rust Due to rain + veld fire runoff, water turbidity is high, reducing chlorination effectiveness. No bacteria found, but boil all drinking water until further notice. #OdnMun

EMP ROAD CLOSURE 15th Ave & 27th Ave, Bongolethu will be closed on 15-16 April 2025, 08:00-16:00 for waterline connection work. Check the image for details. Thanks for your patience. #TakeNote #OdnMun

REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE FOR THE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Refuse will be removed on the following public holidays as normal: • Fri, 18 Apr 2025; • Mon, 21 Apr 2025 • Mon, 28 Apr 2025 On Thurs, 01 May 2025, collection for both Thursday, 01 May, & Frid, 02 May 2025 will be done. #OdnMun

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE Parts of Andrew Bain & Langenhoven Rd will be without power on Wed, 23 April from 09:00–12:00 for maintenance. Thanks for your understanding. #OdnMun

NOTICE: DE RUST LIBRARY Please note that the De Rust Library will be closed from 22 April to 25 April 2025 due to painting and carpet removal. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. #OdnMun

MAYORAL IMBIZO CONTINUATION Wards 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11 & 12 30 April 2025 at 18:00 Banquet Hall, Oudtshoorn Municipality Have your say on the 2025/26 IDP Review & 2025/27 Draft Budget. Send inputs by 02 May: Budget: [email protected] IDP: [email protected] #OdnMun