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Executive Mayor Alderman Ray van Rooy tabled Bergrivier Municipality’s final 2026/2027 Budget during a Council Meeting held at the municipal head offices in Piketberg on 26 May 2026.
The proposed budget focuses on sustainable service delivery, infrastructure investment, job creation and continued support to vulnerable households, despite ongoing economic challenges facing local government.
The Municipality’s proposed budget consists of an Operational Income Budget of R716,911 million, an Operational Expenditure Budget of R718,123 million and a Capital Budget of R118,707 million, with major investments directed towards water and roads infrastructure projects.
During his address, the Executive Mayor highlighted the Municipality’s achievement of ten consecutive clean audits, its national recognition for maintaining a fully funded budget over the past decade, and the Municipality’s continued commitment to responsible governance and financial sustainability.
Proposed tariff increases from 1 July 2026 include adjustments to water, electricity, refuse removal, sewerage and property rates.
The Mayor also announced proposed additional relief measures for qualifying pensioners and vulnerable households.
Read the full article for a detailed overview of the 2026/2027 Budget Speech and proposed municipal budget allocations.

Applications are now open for the NQF Level 4 Customer Service Programme aimed at frontline staff employed within the tourism, hospitality, and related sectors.

This skills development programme is designed to equip learners with essential customer service skills focused on improving service excellence, enhancing customer engagement, and strengthening visitor experiences within the tourism and hospitality industry within the region.

The programme forms part of ongoing efforts to improve service standards, build workforce capacity, and support the growth and competitiveness of the local tourism sector.

Programme Information:

Interested applicants are encouraged to complete the attached commitment forms and submit them to the following email address: Nomthandazo.Losi.westerncape.gov.za

For enquiries or submissions, please refer to the contact details provided in the forms linked below.