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NOTICE nr. 297/2026

NOMINATIONS FOR NEW WARD COMMITTEES

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 72 and 73 of the Local Government Structures Act (Act 117 of 1998) and Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill for the establishment of ward committees.

All organisations/sectors, geographical block/area and other stakeholders with a vested interest in community development and good governance are hereby invited to submit nominations for ward committee candidates that will participate in the elections for new Ward Committees for the next five-year term.

Applications must be made in the local ward where the organisation/sector and geographical blocks are located and mainly operates in before 26 November 2026.

Nominations to serve as a Ward Committee Member, should be submitted at your nearest Municipal Office.

Full details with regards to this process are available on the website www.cederbergmun.gov.za.

Kindly note, ward committee elections to take place (dates to be announced) after the verification process.                                               

The qualifying criteria for registrations are as follow:

• Be a registered voter and whose name appears on the voters’ roll for the particular ward
• Not be a member of the Municipal Council
• Not be permanently or contractually employed by the Municipality
• Not be a Community Development Worker or employed by another sphere (provincial/national) of government
• Not have been indebted with the Municipality for a period longer than three (3) calendar months, with the exception that proof can be provided that the necessary arrangements have been made to settle the debt and continue to remain in good standing for the duration of the term of office
• Not have been convicted of an offence and sentenced for a period of more than twelve (12) months

Nomination forms and criteria are also available from:

Clanwilliam:           Municipal Offices & Library

Citrusdal:               Municipal Offices & Library

Graafwater:           Municipal Offices & Library

Lamberts bay:      Municipal Offices & Library

Elands bay:           Municipal Offices & Library

Wupperthal          Library

Algeria                 Library   

Nominations will be open from 5 November  to  26 November  2026.

Enquiries can be directed to: Mr Dmitri Frantz (dmitrif@cederberg.gov.za) or 027482 8000

Persons who cannot read or write are requested to visit the municipal offices for assistance.

G. Matthyse

MUNICIPAL MANAGER