Sarah Baartman District Municipality

31/10/2026

Remember to Get Up, Show Up and Vote!

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

The Executive Mayor of Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Cllr Deon de Vos, today continued the Municipality’s commitment to supporting education, promoting sport and strengthening community partnerships through a series of handovers.

At Gustav Reichel Primary School in Eersterivier, the Mayor handed over educational materials and toys to support teaching and learning and create opportunities for learners to develop through play.

He also donated soccer and rugby balls to Humansdorp Primary School, reaffirming the Municipality’s commitment to encouraging participation in sport and promoting an active lifestyle among young people.

In recognition of the important role played by community organisations during emergencies, the Mayor also presented a Certificate of Appreciation to local NGO, Masikhathalelaneni NPC. The organisation was acknowledged for its valuable assistance during the fires and heavy rains earlier this year, as well as its continued commitment to supporting communities during disaster situations.

30/10/2026

The Executive Mayor of Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Cllr Deon de Vos, recently handed over sports equipment to Shaw Park Combined School in Ndlambe Municipality. The handover included rugby kits, bibs, cones, agility ladders, a first aid kit and rugby balls.

This initiative forms part of the Municipality’s ongoing commitment to support school sports development.

30/10/2026

🗳️VOTING STATIONS ARE FOR VOTING, NOT CAMPAIGNING

On Election Day, political candidates, party leaders, and party agents are strictly prohibited from wearing political party regalia inside voting stations.

Why?
Because a voting station must provide a neutral environment where every voter can make their choice freely, without being influenced, pressured, or intimidated.

What about voters?
As a voter, you have the right to wear your party regalia to vote. However, no active campaigning, rallying, or distribution of party materials is allowed by anyone within the voting station boundaries.

When you arrive, the focus should remain entirely on your right to cast your ballot freely and in secret.

29/10/2026

REMINDER!!

📻 TUNE IN TOMORROW!

Join the Executive Mayor of Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Cllr Deon de Vos, for a conversation reflecting on five years of service delivery, support for sport, schools and community initiatives.

Hear about the progress made, opportunities created and ongoing efforts to build stronger communities across our district.

When: Tomorrow, 29 October @ 5pm
Where: Ikhala FM, RMR 89.7fm, Kouga FM, Oasis FM and Ndlambe FM 99.0

Don't miss it! Tune in and hear directly from the Executive Mayor.

28/10/2026

Investing in Sport and Empowering Local Talent!

Over the past few days, the Sarah Baartman District Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Deon de Vos, has continued to support local sport through equipment and attire handovers across the district.

Athletic attire was handed over to A.V. Bukani Primary School in Addo and Gamtoos Valley Athletics Club in Hankey, while Dark Valley Football Club in Joubertina received soccer kit, balls, cones and water bottles.

These handovers reflect the District Municipality’s commitment to promoting active lifestyles, developing sporting talent and creating opportunities for young people and local sports clubs to participate and excel.

28/10/2026

Informal Business Support Programme: applications close this Friday

Eastern Cape informal businesses and micro-enterprises have until Friday, 30 October 2026 to apply for DEDEAT’s Informal Business Support Programme.

The programme offers qualifying businesses support valued at up to R50,000 in approved equipment, machinery or business materials — not a cash payment.

Businesses should consult the official application notice, check the eligibility requirements and submit the required supporting documents before the deadline.

For more information, go this post: https://shorturl.at/eavJI

For the application form, go to https://shorturl.at/wyphD


ECDC - Eastern Cape Development Corporation

28/10/2026

📻 TUNE IN TOMORROW!

Join the Executive Mayor of Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Cllr Deon de Vos, for a conversation reflecting on five years of service delivery, support for sport, schools and community initiatives.

Hear about the progress made, opportunities created and ongoing efforts to build stronger communities across our district.

When: Tomorrow, 29 October @ 5pm
Where: Ikhala FM, RMR 89.7fm, Kouga FM, Oasis FM and Ndlambe FM 99.0

Don't miss it! Tune in and hear directly from the Executive Mayor.