Sarah Baartman District Municipality

14/09/2026

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14/09/2026

The Sarah Baartman District Municipality is kicking off its Heritage Month celebrations this week with a Heritage and Women Celebration at Storms River Community Hall on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at 10am.

14/09/2026

On Friday, 11 September 2026, the SBDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Deon de Vos, visited Aberdeen to hand over much-needed resources to the local community.

The Aberdeen Sports Club received soccer balls, bibs, nets and agility training poles to support local sporting activities and youth development. Educational mats were also donated to local daycare centres to assist with creating engaging learning environments for young children.

These initiatives reflect the District Municipality’s commitment to supporting sport, youth development and early childhood education in our communities.

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

231 Mandela Park residents receive title deeds

A significant milestone was reached in Mandela Park, Robert Sobukwe Town, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, today as 231 beneficiaries of government-subsidised houses received their title deeds, providing them with formal proof of ownership and greater security for their homes and families.

The handover forms part of the EC Department of Human Settlements drive to accelerate the issuing of title deeds to qualifying beneficiaries across the province.

In a special gesture to ensure that no beneficiary was left behind, a delegation visited the homes of four beneficiaries who were unable to attend the handover ceremony at the community hall due to old age or disability. Title deeds were personally handed over to:

🏡 Mrs Tina Plaatjies
🏡 Mr Dawid and Mrs Mary Breda
🏡 Mr Arries and Mrs Sarah Mienies
🏡 Ms Patricia Koopman

The delegation comprised SBDM Executive Mayor Cllr Deon de Vos; Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality Mayor Cllr Willem Safers; Ward Councillor Cllr Xolile Galada; and the Department of Human Settlements Chief Director for Properties and Asset Management, Ms Nomboniso Kettledas, accompanied by officials from the two municipalities and the Department.

For those who received their title deeds at the community hall, the occasion was filled with excitement and gratitude. 50-year-old Ms Gwendoline Williams described the title deed as a source of peace of mind, saying she is grateful for the opportunity to have formal ownership of her home and the security it provides for her future and that of her children.

A title deed is more than a legal document. It represents ownership, dignity, security and an asset that can be passed on to future generations.

The Sarah Baartman District Municipality congratulates all 231 beneficiaries on this important milestone and acknowledges the continued efforts of the Department of Human Settlements and Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality in ensuring that qualifying residents receive formal ownership of their homes.

10/09/2026

APPLICATIONS FOR MISA APPRENTICESHIP AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00

10/09/2026

The Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM) today hosted its IDP Representative Forum at the SBDM Council Chambers, bringing together representatives from the District’s seven Local Municipalities and various sector departments.

The meeting provided an important platform for government stakeholders to strengthen coordination and alignment in the implementation of development priorities across the District.

As part of the programme, sector departments presented their plans and programmes for the current 2026/27 financial year, providing municipalities with an overview of planned projects and interventions that will contribute to service delivery and development in local communities.

The engagements form an important part of the Integrated Development Planning process and support the objectives of the District Development Model (DDM) and the One Plan, ensuring that the plans and resources of the different spheres and sectors of government are better aligned.

The Forum also emphasised the importance of ongoing collaboration between municipalities and sector departments, particularly in a district that continues to face challenges such as natural disasters, climate-related risks and infrastructure pressures.

SBDM appreciates the continued commitment of all Local Municipalities and sector departments to integrated planning, intergovernmental cooperation and improved service delivery across the Sarah Baartman District.

10/09/2026

This Tourism Month, hear from SBDM Executive Mayor Cllr Deon de Vos as he discusses the Municipality’s efforts to grow and support tourism across the Sarah Baartman District.

🎙️ Tune in to TruFM tomorrow at 13:40 for a conversation on tourism development, support to Local Tourism Organisations, destination marketing, transformation and the incredible tourism opportunities our district has to offer.

🌍 Discover the 7 Wonders of Sarah Baartman District!

10/09/2026

The MEC EC Department of Human Settlements will handover title deeds to beneficiaries in Mandela Park, Robert Sobukwe Town, in Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality tomorrow.

09/09/2026

Upgraded Loerie Sewer Pump Station Officially Handed Over

The final day of the two-day visit by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon. Pemmy Majodina, to the Sarah Baartman District Municipality concluded today in Loerie, Kouga Municipality, with the official handover of the upgraded Loerie Sewer Pump Station to Kouga Municipality.

The project was initiated following regular failures at the pump station, which were largely caused by power outages and blockages from foreign objects being introduced into the sewer system, resulting in sewage spillages in the community.

The upgrade, valued at approximately R6 million, focused on improving the reliability and resilience of the pump station. A generator was installed to mitigate the impact of power failures, while a basket system at the pump station will help prevent foreign objects from causing blockages.

The upgraded infrastructure will benefit approximately 245 households, while the construction phase also created nine local employment opportunities.

During the visit, Minister Majodina placed strong emphasis on the need for the community to take ownership of the infrastructure and play its part in protecting the investment. She raised concerns around vandalism and the illegal dumping of foreign objects into the sewer system, stressing that government infrastructure can only deliver sustainably when communities work together to protect it.

The Minister also visited local households, where community member Mr Gladwell Grootboom highlighted some of the ongoing spillage challenges experienced in the area. Kouga Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Hattingh Bornman, acknowledged the concerns raised and indicated that the municipality would address the issues, while also outlining plans to further improve sanitation infrastructure in Loerie.

Following the site visit, Minister Majodina, accompanied by the Executive Mayor of Kouga Local Municipality, SBDM Portfolio Councillor for Infrastructure Development and Community Services Cllr Athenkosi Diniso, and their respective delegations, met with the Loerie community.

The community was given an opportunity to engage directly with the Minister, raise concerns and seek clarity on matters affecting them.

Among the issues raised during the community engagement were water rights applications and challenges relating to irrigation boards. In response, the Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa committed to hosting a dedicated community awareness session in Loerie on 9 October 2026 to assist residents with these matters.

The two-day ministerial visit to the Sarah Baartman District has provided an important platform for government to not only inspect and hand over critical water and sanitation infrastructure, but also to listen directly to communities and strengthen collaboration between all spheres of government and stakeholders.

The successful handover of the Loerie Sewer Pump Station is another step towards improving the reliability, sustainability and dignity of sanitation services for the people of Loerie.