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At the prestigious National Good Governance Awards, held at the Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg on 2 October 2025, several Western Cape municipalities were recognised for their excellence — and Bergrivier proudly stood among the best, walking away with three major awards.

Executive Mayor, Alderman Ray van Rooy, expressed his delight, saying: “This is a proud moment for Bergrivier. These awards are not just about numbers and audits, but rather about our commitment to honesty, accountability, and the people we serve. Despite the tough economic climate, we have proven that excellence and integrity can thrive when everyone works together to create a prosperous community.”

The awards obtained were as follows:
Award 1: For achieving a Clean Audit Outcome for the 2023/2024 financial year – a clear reflection of sound financial management, transparency, and accountability and the 9th consecutive clean audit for Bergrivier Municipality.
Award 2: For being among the select few municipalities that adopted funded budgets for 10 consecutive years, demonstrating long-term financial discipline and stability even during very tough financial seasons.
Gold Award: For ranking within the top 3,8% (top 13 municipalities) of overall best-run municipalities in South Africa, cementing Bergrivier’s reputation as a leader in good governance and service excellence.

Van Rooy mentioned that these phenomenal achievements, earned under very difficult economic circumstances, are a testament to the dedication, integrity and teamwork of Bergrivier Municipality’s leadership, management, and staff as well as the invaluable support of our community.

The Municipality’s remarkable success was also celebrated at the Council Meeting held on 28 October 2025, where Councillors and officials expressed immense pride and gratitude for the collective effort that continues to drive the organisation forward.

Municipal Manager, Adv. Hanlie Linde, added: “Our success is built on teamwork, consistency, and a shared vision. Every department, every employee, every Councillor, and every resident plays a vital role in our journey of progress. These awards belong to the entire Bergrivier Municipal family — all of you inspire us to continue serving our communities with passion and purpose. Thank you!”

Bergrivier Municipality remains committed to excellence, transparency, and service delivery that uplifts every resident. Together, we are building prosperous communities and ensuring dignified living.