Langeberg Municipality

LANGEBERG ROAD CLOSURES UPDATE - 03 JUNE 2026 (09:30)

Several roads, in and around the Langeberg Municipal area, are currently affected by the recent rainfall. Please see the status of the various roads below:

Robertson
⚠️ Low Water bridge at Johan de Jong Rylaan - Closed
⚠️ Low Water bridge at Hoop Str. - Closed

Do not attempt to cross flooded roads.

We urge all motorists to drive carefully and with patience.

In case of an emergency call our 24/7 Call Centre at 0860881111 or WhatsApp 0652117822.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥

Winter rainfall is essential for replenishing our water sources, especially during ongoing water shortages. However, when combined with illegal dumping and littering, it becomes a significant risk that impacts all residents. Illegal dumping and littering damage municipal infrastructure, increase flood risks, contaminate water sources, and divert vital funds to cleaning and repair operations. Responsible waste disposal is therefore everyone’s responsibility to protect our communities, infrastructure, and environment.

𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
Illegal dumping and littering remain persistent challenges in many areas. During winter, increased rainfall turns these issues from a visual concern into a serious environmental and infrastructure risk. Waste left in open spaces, along with litter discarded in streets and public areas, is easily washed into drainage systems, rivers, and low-lying areas, where it spreads pollution and becomes more difficult and costly to remove.

The clean-up of illegally dumped waste and widespread littering places a significant financial burden on the Municipality. These funds are required for ongoing collection, removal, and disposal operations. This expenditure could otherwise be directed towards essential service delivery, infrastructure maintenance, and other community priorities.

𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀
Dumping waste into rivers, drains, and stormwater systems, as well as littering in public spaces, is especially damaging during winter rainfall. Heavy rainfall washes waste and litter into drainage systems, causing blockages that disrupt natural water flow and redirect water into alternative routes. This results in localised flooding in residential and low-lying areas, road damage, and erosion. These risks affect lives, property, water quality, and the surrounding environment.

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁
When waste and litter become wet, they produce unpleasant odours and attract pests. Mixed and hazardous waste can also contaminate stormwater runoff, which then flows into rivers and surrounding environments. This poses risks to both human health and the environment, while increasing the complexity, risk, and cost of clean-up operations.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀
During and after heavy rainfall, municipal teams and resources are often diverted to address infrastructure blockages and waste accumulation caused by illegal dumping and littering. This reduces capacity for routine maintenance and essential service delivery, and places additional pressure on already strained winter operations.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹
Maintaining a clean environment is a shared responsibility between the Municipality and all residents. The Municipality provides weekly refuse collection services, drop-off sites, and transfer stations to support safe and efficient waste management. Residents are urged to make use of these services and to dispose of waste responsibly.

Waste must never be thrown from vehicles, into drains, toilets, open spaces, rivers, or stormwater systems. Stormwater drains are not waste bins and must never be used for the disposal of waste or litter. Littering in public areas and illegal dumping both contribute to environmental damage and infrastructure strain. Instead, residents are encouraged to use their nearest waste disposal facility: https://www.langeberg.gov.za/services/solid-waste-management.html

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴
Community cooperation is essential to protect infrastructure and the environment. Illegal dumping can be reported to the 24/7 Call Centre:
- Call: 0860 88 11 11
- WhatsApp: 065 211 7822
- App: https://onelink.to/jjzt2k
- Email: [email protected]

A clean environment protects infrastructure, strengthens service delivery, and reduces risk during winter rainfall events.

🚧 MCGREGOR BRIDGE REPAIR UPDATE

We are continuing repairs to the McGregor Bridge following the severe flood damage experienced earlier this year.

During construction, significant damage to the bridge's ear walls was discovered. Subsequent structural engineering assessments confirmed that these sections must be rebuilt before the remainder of the repair work can continue.

As a result, the reopening of the bridge to vehicular traffic has been delayed by at least two months.

🚶 Temporary pedestrian access will remain in place to provide a degree of access for residents while repairs continue.

⚠️ Safety remains our first priority. We appreciate the patience and understanding of residents and road users as we work to ensure the bridge is repaired correctly and can serve the community safely into the future.

Further updates will be provided as work progresses.

PUBLIC NOTICE: MARCH IN ROBERTSON CBD – 03 JUNE 2026

The Municipality informs residents and businesses that a march is planned to take place today, Wednesday 03 June 2026, in the Robertson Central Business District (CBD).

The South African Police Service (SAPS) will lead the procession from the front. The march will commence in Nkqubela, proceed to the Robertson Municipal Offices in Church Street, and thereafter continue to the Robertson SAPS, where participants will hand over their petition.

Please note that delays are expected at certain points along the route. Members of the public and businesses in and around the CBD are called upon to remain alert. Residents are urged not to provoke or engage negatively with march participants.

Law and order will be maintained by Public Order Police and members of the local SAPS to ensure safety and stability throughout the event.

We thank the community for their cooperation and vigilance.

Issued by: Langeberg Municipality

Orange level 8, Yellow level 4 and Yellow level 2 warning for Disruptive rainfall🌧️🌧️
Area: Central and eastern parts of Western Cape
Validity: 03-04 June 2026

INVITATION: ROBERTSON AWARENESS AND INFORMATION SESSION

You are cordially invited by the Western Cape Government: Department of Agriculture to attend the Robertson Awareness and Information Session.

Date: Friday, 19 June 2026
Time: 08:30 - 14:00
Venue: Robertson Community Hall

Wellness screening will be available from 09:30.

The session focuses on opportunities for unemployed youth from rural and agri worker communities, inclusive of women, youth (school and unemployed youths) and people with disabilities and collaborations included government and private sector institutions; rural safety; rural economies and entrepreneurship; and social matters like GBV, substance abuse and other social services.

APPROVED MUNICIPAL BUDGET, INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN, POLICIES, DETERMINATION OF TARIFFS AND SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR: 01 JULY 2026 TO 30 JUNE 2027

Notice is hereby given that in terms of section 24 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003), and section 25 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000) the following items for the 2026-2027 Financial Year, was approved by Council on 27 May 2026:

Municipal Budget
https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/budget/budget-2026-2027/approved-budget-and-related-policies-2026-2027.html

All budget-related Policies
https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/budget/budget-2026-2027/approved-budget-and-related-policies-2026-2027.html

Property Rates by law
https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/budget/budget-2026-2027/approved-budget-and-related-policies-2026-2027.html

Integrated Development Plan
https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/approved-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027.html

IDP-related policies, including ICT Policies
https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/approved-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027.html

HR Strategy and policies
https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/approved-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027.html

Determination of Tariffs
https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/service-tariffs/tariffs-2026-2027.html

Spatial Development Framework (SDF)
https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/approved-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027.html

View the related documents at Municipal Offices, Libraries, or www.langeberg.gov.za from 3rd of June 2026.

The budget, fees, charges and tariffs for the 2026-2027 financial year shall be implemented from 1 July 2026.

WATER SERVICE SUSPENSION: PANORAMA, ROBERTSON: WARD 6

Residents are hereby informed that work is currently being done on the Robertson Heights Housing Project. The contractor plans to connect the new bulk water line to the existing water network in Roos Street.

As a result, water supply interruptions will occur on:
- Date: 9 June 2026
- Time: 09:00 – 17:00

The following areas will be affected: Orley Street, Roos Street, Petunia Street, Rosita Street

Residents are kindly requested to make the necessary arrangements and store sufficient water for domestic use during this period.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation while these essential infrastructure upgrades are being completed.

NOTICE TO FARM OWNERS – ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REPAIRS (BREËDE RIVER AREA)

The Municipality informs residents and farm owners that repairs to the electrical supply for pumps next to the Breëde River have not yet commenced. Flood damage caused serious destruction to the electrical infrastructure in this area.

Our teams are currently focused on repairing the main high‑voltage lines. Once these are restored, attention will shift to repairing the electrical supply to pumps.

To ensure that all damaged points are identified and the correct materials are available for repairs, farm owners are requested to report all points requiring repair.

Owners must provide the following information:
- Name and surname of owner
- Telephone number
- Name of farm
- Langeberg account number
- Size of connection (if known) – typical sizes are 25kW, 50kW, or 100kW (If the owner does not know the required detail, the Municipality will contact them to confirm the size of equipment powered from the point. Account records will also be checked to ensure correct supply capacity. )

Owners can submit the required details via:
- WhatsApp: 065 211 7822
- Email: [email protected]

Your cooperation will help us restore services efficiently and safely.