Stellenbosch Municipality

𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🌸

On this significant Women’s Day, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all the incredible women in our beautiful Valley. This day is a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, and contributions of South African women throughout our history. We honor the heroines of our past who fought tirelessly for the freedoms and rights we enjoy today.

As we celebrate womanhood, we recognize and appreciate the mothers, grandmothers, sisters, nieces, aunts, daughters, step-mothers, step-daughters, cousins, and young girls who make our organization and towns exceptional. Each one of you plays a vital role in shaping our community, and today, we celebrate you.

Our journey toward equal rights has been long and challenging, but it is a journey we remain committed to. We will continue to strive for a society where all women are safe, protected from gender-based violence and femicide, and receive equal treatment in workplaces. Together, we can create a world where every woman can thrive.

As the renowned Maya Angelou once said, “Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.”

If you are taking advantage of the long weekend, please travel safely and return to us safely on Monday morning. Let us all cherish this day and continue to support and uplift one another.

Warm regards,

Mayor Gesie

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗽 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗿 𝗩𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗴 🌺

Op hierdie belangrike Vrouedag stuur ek my hartlike wense aan al die ongelooflike vroue in ons pragtige Vallei. Hierdie dag is ‘n kragtige herinnering aan die veerkragtigheid, sterkte en bydraes van Suid-Afrikaanse vroue deur ons geskiedenis heen. Ons eer die heldinne van ons verlede wat onvermoeid geveg het vir die vryhede en regte wat ons vandag geniet.

Terwyl ons vrouwees vier, erken en waardeer ons die moeders, oumas, susters, niggies, tantes, dogters, stiefmoeders, stiefdogters en jong meisies wat ons organisasie en dorpe uitsonderlik maak. Elke een van julle speel ‘n belangrike rol in die vorming van ons gemeenskap, en vandag vier ons julle.

Ons reis na gelyke regte was lank en uitdagend, maar dit is ‘n reis waartoe ons verbind bly. Ons sal aanhou streef na ‘n samelewing waar alle vroue veilig is, beskerm word teen geslagsgebaseerde geweld en vrouemoord, en gelyke behandeling in werksplekke ontvang. Saam kan ons ‘n wêreld skep waarin elke vrou kan floreer.

Soos die bekende Maya Angelou gesê het, “Elke keer as ‘n vrou vir haarself opstaan, staan sy vir alle vroue op.”

As jy voordeel trek uit die langnaweek, reis asseblief veilig en kom veilig terug na ons Maandagoggend. Laat ons almal hierdie dag koester en aanhou om mekaar te ondersteun en op te hef.

Vriendelike groete,

Burgemeester Gesie

Advisory Notice: Expected Rainfall and Releases from Wemmershoek Dam

Due to the 87mm of rainfall forecast between August 8th and August 12th, 2024, the City of Cape Town has evaluated the potential peak releases from the Wemmershoek Dam.

Sluice Gate B is expected to open to Stage 3 (76m³/s). Higher gate opening stages, such as Stage 4 (105m³/s), are possible depending on the rainfall’s intensity and volume. Sluice Gates A and C are expected to remain closed.

Eskom will be visiting the Jamestown area on Thursday, 15 August 2024 to engage directly with Eskom customers.