About us

We are committed to the wellbeing of each and every ratepayer and resident within the Bergrivier municipal area. Apart from the provision of basic services, we also strive to meet our municipal goals by living our vision and mission statements.

Our vision

Bergrivier: A prosperous community where all want to live, work, learn and play in a dignified manner.

Bergrivier: ‘n Vooruitstrewende gemeenskap waar almal wil leef, werk, leer en speel op ‘n menswaardige manier.

Our mission

Commitment to sustainable development and the delivery of services that are responsive to the developmental needs of all communities in Bergrivier Municipality.

Our Goals

The core values of Bergrivier Municipality are:
 We are all part of Bergrivier Municipality;
 We strive to render good service to ensure that all people can live together in a dignified manner;
 We are unashamedly pro-poor;
 We believe in good relationships;
 We believe in close innovative partnerships;
 We believe in social and economic development of the area;
 We are disciplined;
 We care about our work and our colleagues; and
 We serve with pride
 We believe in ethical behaviour.

Thusong Centres are hubs where a basket of government services are available. Thusong Centres essentially bring government services to people often located in remote areas.

Residents can visit the Centre to access the following services.

DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

• 1st ID application ( Free)
• ID re-issue ( R140)
• Early and late (14 and younger only) birth registration
• Death registration ( R20)
• Marriage certificates (R20)
• Travel documents

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

• Youth Development
• Bursary Information
• Intake for all social issues
• Referrals;
• Substance Abuse

GCIS

• Information on all Government Departments

Responding and minimising the impact of disasters is the core function of the Disaster Management Centre. 

Our local Disaster Management aims to:

• Prevent or reduce the risk of disasters;
• Mitigate the severity or consequences of disasters;
• Emergency preparedness;
• Rapidly and effectively respond to disasters;
• Provide for Post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation.