Mossel Bay Ward 11 Wyk Mosselbaai

10/11/2026

The Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety has published proposed amendments to the 2026/27 liquor license fees, with an intended implementation date of 1 January 2027, subject to the applicable legislative process.

Members and stakeholders are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the proposed changes and consider the potential impact on their businesses and operations.
Please see the attached documents for the invitation to the online engagement.

The proposed adjustments follow an independent costing exercise by the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA), which found that current fees recover less than 40% of the actual cost of providing licensing services. The aim is to gradually move towards more cost-reflective fees by 2029/30, rather than implement full cost recovery immediately.

Key proposed fee adjustments for 2026/27:
• General application fees: 44% increase.
• Granting fees: 8% increase.
• Temporary liquor licences: 55% increase.
• Event liquor licences: 55% increase.
• Non-automatic renewals (Section 64(1)): Increase to R6,008.
• Automatic annual and biannual renewals: Remain unchanged, subject to rounding.

The WCLA has indicated that the higher increases are intended to address the gap between current fees and the actual cost of processing applications and providing regulatory services.
Importantly, the proposed adjustments aim to limit the impact on compliant existing licensees by retaining current automatic renewal fees.

Event and temporary licence applicants will, however, experience a more significant increase due to the historically low cost recovery in this category.

The adjustments form part of a phased four-year approach, with the WCLA continuing to focus on improving administrative efficiency, application processing and digital licensing services.
Please note: These are proposed adjustments, and implementation is subject to the final regulatory process.
The intended implementation date is 1 January 2027.

For further information, please consult the Western Cape Government website:
https://www.westerncape.gov.za

09/11/2026

𝐈𝐒𝐔𝐙𝐔 𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝟕𝟎.𝟑 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐘: 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘
Road closures and lane restrictions will be in place for the ISUZU IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay on Sunday, 22 November 2026.
Motorists should expect delays, allow additional travelling time and follow all temporary signage and instructions from traffic officials.
☎️ Race-day emergency number for the public: 079 266 6263

𝐍𝟐 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐋𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒
🚧 R327 between the N2 intersection and 5 km before Herbertsdale
Fully closed: 06:30–12:30
Alternative routes will be available via:
• Albertinia and Kleinberg in the west; and
• Brandwacht and Hartebeeskuildam in the east.

🚧 N2 between the Louis Fourie Road and R327 intersections
Lane restrictions: 04:00–12:45
• The inner lanes will be reserved for cyclists.
• The outer lanes will remain open to vehicles.
• A temporary 60 km/h speed limit will apply.
• Traffic officials will manage crossings at affected ramps and intersections.

𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃
🚧 Between Marsh Street and the N2
Lane restrictions: 04:00–13:30
• Inner lanes will be used by cyclists.
• Outer lanes will remain open to vehicles.
• Crossings will be controlled at Marsh Street, Schoeman/Da Gama Street, Melkhout/Mossel Street, Essenhout/Grunter Street, Mayixhale/Spekboom Street and Flora Road.

⛔ Between Bakke Street and Marsh Street
Fully closed: 06:15–13:30
Traffic will be diverted via Bakke Street, Eiland Street, Alhof Drive, Da Gama Street and Marsh Street. The N2 may also be used as an alternative route between Voorbaai/Hartenbos and Central, Heiderand, KwaNonqaba or Dana Bay.

𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃
Road controls will apply from 04:00–16:30.
⛔ Between Louis Fourie Road and Rudie Barnard Street: Fully closed
Residents of De Bakke may use 6th Avenue and Marsh Street for access.

🚧 Between Church Street and Rudie Barnard Street: Lane restrictions
The westbound lane will remain open from Church Street to Rudie Barnard Street.
Church Street will serve as a controlled crossing point for access to the harbour, Dias Museum, Protea Hotel and Checkers Centre.

𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓
Road controls will apply from 04:00–16:30.
⛔ Between Church Street and Beach Street: Fully closed
Beach Street will serve as a crossing point for access to the Port of Mossel Bay Gate 3.

🚧 Between Point Street and Kloof Street: Lane restrictions
The westbound lane will remain open from Point Road to Beach Road.
Residents of Point Village may only turn right from Wallace Road towards the central business area.

𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐑𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓
⛔ Between George Road and the Dias Museum lower gate
Fully closed: 04:00–16:30
• One lane will be reserved for residents leaving the Port of Mossel Bay between 04:00 and 08:45.
• Vehicles will only be able to return after 16:30.
• Visitors to Santos Beach and nearby businesses should park away from the area and walk to their destination.
• Church Street may be used to cross George Road.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓
⛔ Between Church/Market streets and Bland Street
Fully closed: 04:00–16:30
Use Church Street as the controlled crossing point over George Road.

𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐘
⛔ Between Kloof Street and Point Road
Closed: 08:00–16:30
The coastal pathway will be used by athletes during the running section.

𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
No public swimming or surfing will be permitted at Santos Beach or De Bakke Beach, including the area between the swim start and swim exit, from sunrise until 09:00, or until the water is declared clear.

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑
Parking at the De Bakke and campgrounds area will be extremely limited and reserved mainly for registered athletes.

Spectators and visitors are strongly encouraged to:
• Park in town and walk to the event precinct;
• Carpool wherever possible; and
• Allow additional time when visiting Santos Beach, restaurants or businesses near the venue.

08/11/2026

Let asb op na die waarskynlikheid van baie warm weer en maak voorsiening vir vars water en skadu vir u troeteldiere.
Please note the likelihood of very hot weather and make provisions for fresh water and shade for your pets.

07/11/2026

HAVE YOUR SAY 

Electoral Laws Amendment Bill [B 24 – 2026] 

Call for Public Submissions and Comments 

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs hereby invites stakeholders, interested persons, and organisations to submit written comments on the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill [B 24 – 2026]. 

The purpose of the Bill is to amend: 

Electoral Commission Act, 1996, so as to provide for the mandatory deregistration of unrepresented parties that fail to annually renew their registration; to insert a provision regarding the eligibility of registered parties to contest elections; and to amend the composition of the Electoral Court. 

Electoral Act, 1998, so as to amend certain definitions; to delete a provision; to amend the provisions providing for the requirements for eligibility to apply for registration as a voter; to limit objections to only the provisionally compiled voters’ roll; and to specify the authority of the Commission in deciding objections; and 

Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act, 2000, so as to amend a definition; and to amend a provision relating to the eligibility of registered parties to contest elections, and to provide for matters connected therewith. 

The deadline for submissions is 30 November 2026 at 16:00. A copy of the Bill can be found at Parliament.gov.za under the bills link or requested from the Committee Secretary at the contact details below. 

Submissions must be directed to the Committee Secretary, Mr Eddy Mathonsi, at the email address: [email protected]. He can be contacted on 083 709 8523. 

Issued by Hon. MS Chabane, MP, Chairperson: Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs  

Parliament – Following up on our commitments to the People – Making your future work better

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

🔎 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐄

Ons is op soek na die eienaar van die volgende items:

👓 'n Bril wat op Verkiesingsdag by die kerk se kermis agtergebly het.

📿 'n Goue kettinkie wat by die DA-tafels ingehandig is - eienaar moet dit kan beskryf.

Beide items kan by 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐞 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞 afgehaal word.

Help asseblief deur hierdie boodskap te deel sodat die items by hul regmatige eienaars kan uitkom.



🔎 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘

We are looking for the owners of the following items:

👓 A pair of spectacles left behind at the church fête on Election Day.

📿 A gold necklace handed in at the DA tables; the owner will need to describe the item.

You can collect the items from 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐞 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

Please help by sharing this message so that these items can be returned to their rightful owners.

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Please note the road closures and plan your trips ahead.
Let asb op die padsluitings en beplan u ritte vooruit.

𝟏𝟖 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎! 𝐈𝐒𝐔𝐙𝐔 𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝟕𝟎.𝟑 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐲

𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗭𝗨 𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝟳𝟬.𝟯 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗬: 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧!
Mossel Bay is preparing to welcome thousands of athletes, supporters and visitors for the sold-out ISUZU IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

The event has attracted 2 898 registered athletes. Entries are closed. The routes and general closure arrangements remain largely in line with previous years, but residents and visitors should expect significant traffic and access impacts on race day.

𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑭𝑭𝑰𝑪 𝑰𝑵𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑴𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵
🚧 The N2 and Louis Fourie Road will experience lane restrictions from 04:00 until 13:30.

🚗 Motorists should expect delays, allow additional travelling time and follow the directions of traffic and event officials.

𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝒀𝑬𝑨𝑹, 𝑷𝑳𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑬 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑲 𝑺𝑴𝑨𝑹𝑻
To help reduce congestion around the event precinct:

🅿️ Spectators and visitors are strongly encouraged to park in town and walk to the venue.

🏊 Parking in the De Bakke and campgrounds area is extremely limited and reserved primarily for registered athletes.

🚘 Carpool wherever possible to reduce traffic volumes and pressure on available parking.

🍽️ Visitors accessing Santos Beach, nearby restaurants and businesses should expect delays. Off-site parking may be necessary, followed by a walk to the destination.

Further information, including detailed road closures, route maps and applicable times, will be shared on the official municipal communication platforms.

Plan your journey. Park in town. Walk to the action. Support the athletes!