NOTICE OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON 25 March 2025 AT 11:00
Notice is hereby given that a SPECIALCOUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 25 March 2025 at 11:00.
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON 25 February 2025 AT 11:00
Notice is hereby given that a SPECIALCOUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 25 February 2025 at 11:00.
NOTICE OF A COUNCIL MEETING ON 30 JANUARY 2025 AT 11:00
Notice is hereby given that a COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 30 January 2025 at 11:00.
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON 11 DECEMBER 2024 AT 11:00
Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, and via Zoom at 54 York Street, George, on 11 December 2024 at 11:00.
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON 24 OCTOBER 2024 AT 15:00
Notice No. 134/2024
Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 24 October 2024 at 15:00.
NOTICE OF A COUNCIL MEETING ON 30 OCTOBER 2024 AT 11:00
Notice is hereby given that an COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George,
on 30 October 2024 at 11:00.
SPECIAL IN-CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING, 25 September 2024 at 12h00
Notice is hereby given that a SPECIALCOUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, 54 York Street, George, on 15 September 2024 at 12:00.
Notice is hereby given that a SPECIALCOUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 6 August 2024 at 11:00.
Notice is hereby given that a COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 30 July 2024 at 11:00.
Media Statement: GRDM Executive Mayor, Deputy Executive Mayor, Whip of Council and Mayoral Committee, elected
5 July 2024
The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) is proud to announce the inauguration of several of its new executive leadership today, including a new Executive Mayor, Ald. Andrew Stroebel who hails from Hessequa where he was the Speaker for one-and-a-half terms since 2016/17. Today’s proceedings follow the National and Provincial election outcomes which resulted in former GRDM Executive Mayor, Ald. Memory Booysen moving to the Western Cape Legislature. Booysen was sworn in on 13 June 2024 alongside 41 other politicians.
During today’s inauguration, the Western Cape Minister for Infrastructure, MEC Tertuis Simmers was present. Mayors from the seven (7) local municipalities, members of the public and media, were also present in person and some logged in virtually to witness the special occasion.
EXECUTIVE MAYOR, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE MAYOR AND WHIP OF COUNCIL ELECTED
The new GRDM Executive Mayor, Ald. Stroebel from the DA was elected unopposed. Subsequently, the Deputy Executive Mayor, Ald. Vlancio Donson from the Independent Civic Organisation of South Africa (ICOSA) was also elected unopposed. He replaces Ald. Gert Van Niekerk from the Freedom Front Plus. A new Whip of Council, Cllr Monique Simmers was also elected unopposed. She replaces Cllr Betsie van Noordwyk from the DA, who recently submitted her resignation from this position, which she held since 2021.
During Mayor Stroebel’s acceptance speech, his key message was his commitment to addressing the pressing issues of service delivery, infrastructure improvement, and sustainable economic development through transparent governance and open communication. He emphasised his commitment to financial sustainability, and highlighted the importance of performance-based accountability, environmental conservation, and teamwork to build a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient future for the district municipality.
Monde Stratu, the GRDM Municipal Manager, also welcomed and congratulated the new leadership on taking office. He committed that the administration would follow through on the goals as set out by the Executive Mayor.
“We as the administration are ready to hit the road running with what is expected,” said Stratu.
The Executive Mayor also announced his Mayoral Committee Members today. Mayoral Committee Members form part of the committees outlined in Section 80 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act 117 of 2008. Such a committee is established primarily to assist the Executive Mayor.
Those in these critical positions will oversee the following portfolios:
Community Services: Cllr Jobieth Hoogbaard
Corporate Services: Ald. Nompumelelo Ndayi
Financial Services: Ald. Dave Swart
Planning and Economic Development: Ald. Rosina Ruiters
Property and Asset Management: Cllr Hilton Stroebel
Roads and Transport Services: Cllr Daniel Cronje
Ald. Nompumelelo Ndayi, Mayoral Committee Chairperson for Corporate Services
Jobieth Hoogbaard, Mayoral Committee Chairperson for Community Services
Cllr Daniel Cronje, Mayoral Committee Chairperson for Roads Services
Ald. Rosina Ruiters, Mayoral Committee Chairperson for Planning and Economic Development Services
Cllr Hilton Stroebel, Mayoral Committee Chairperson for Property and Asset Management
Ald. Dave Swart, Mayoral Committee Chairperson for Financial Services
This inauguration marks a new chapter for the GRDM as the Administration and Council continues to strive for excellence in service delivery and community development.
Feature Image: Newly elected political leadership at GRDM, from left to right: Ald. Vlancio Donson (Deputy Executive Mayor), Ald. Andrew Stroebel (Executive Mayor) and Cllr Monique Simmers (Whip of Council).
Mayor Stroebel used to be the Speaker for Hessequa Municipality. He is pictured here with the Executive Mayor of Hessequa, Ald. Grant Riddles who also took a moment to congratulate him.
Executive Mayor Andrew Stroebel being congratulated by Municipal Manager, Monde Stratu.
A standing ovation was in order for the Mayor’s election.
Executive Mayor Andrew Stroebel with the Council Secretary, Advocate Sinekaya Maqekeni, the Speaker, Ald. Georlene Wolmarans, and Deputy Executive Mayor, Vlancio Donson.
Western Cape Minister for Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, the Whip of Council, Monique Simmers and George Executive Mayor, Jacqulique von Brandis, were ready for a picture to celebrate to moment.
Chief Audit Executive of GRDM, Pamela Lufele, opened the session with a prayer and share da powerful message with those present in person and online.