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Bergrivier

Bergrivier Local Municipality is one of the top three best-run municipalities in the country, according to the Government Performance Index. It has a zero tolerance approach to corruption – its last clean audit exemplified honest spending and good management. In the war on drugs, this DA-led municipality has set up a Drug Action Committee, offering opportunities and support to communities. Bergrivier Local Municipality works hard every day to deliver services to every home.

Bergrivier's Success Stories

Ours is one of the top three best municipalities in SA according to the 2016 Government Performance Index.

In the war on drugs, we have formed a Drug Action Committee to work with the community to offer opportunities and support.

This year, we handed out R300 000 in bursaries to help students from poor communities to study and get good jobs.

To save water, we fix water leaks and maintain equipment properly, reducing water losses from 20% to 8% in the last six years.

97.7% of homes in Bergrivier have access to flush toilets. We work hard every day to bring this, and other services like electricity; piped water and rubbish removal, to every home.

Meet the Mayor & Mayoral Committee Running Bergrivier Municipality

Evert Manuel

Executive Mayor Evert Manuel has been in the service of the Bergrivier community for many years. This is his second term as mayor of Bergrivier. His experience in politics was amplified with his appointment as deputy mayor of the West Coast District Municipality from 2006 to 2011. For Evert, this period contributed to a lot…

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News from Bergrivier

Velddrif Youth Café launched

February 13, 2018 in Where We Govern

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has launched the Velddrif Youth Café, the first of its kind in the West Coast region, and the 8th youth café provincially.   The Velddrif Youth Café is a new R1.4-million facility, based in an upgraded building provided by the Berg Rivier Municipality. The partnership between the…

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Water Savings

March 6, 2017 in Where We Govern

The Bergrivier municipality has reduced the water losses in the area from almost 20% to under 8% over the past 6 years. With the Western Cape facing serious challenges regarding water availability and the ongoing drought conditions, water savings successes play a crucial role in the water management plan of any municipality. The ongoing strategy…

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