A Splendid Cape Journey!

Witzenberg, a mere hour and a half’s drive away from Cape Town on Route 62, is nestled in the Cape Winelands district and consists of five gems, namely Ceres, Tulbagh, Wolseley, Op-die-Berg and Prince Alfred’s Hamlet.

This picturesque valley is not only the origin of the best of South Africa’s deciduous fruit and wine products, but among the produce nurtured in Witzenberg are olives, grain, beef and pork.

The offering of things to see and do includes the historical Church Street, blockhouses and watershed. For the outdoor enthusiasts, Witzenberg offers hiking, 4x4, abseiling, fauna and flora, fresh water fishing, mountain bike trails, San Rock paintings, Game and Nature Reserves, stargazing, cherry picking in Mid-November to Mid-January and snow during winter.

Latest News


Twinning Agreement between Essen and Witzenberg celebrates a decade of collaboration

Witzenberg Municipality has a twinning agreement with Essen Municipality in Belgium, since 2002.  This agreement focussed specifically upon youth development.  During a recent visit by th

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Housing MEC hands over title deeds in Wolseley

Witzenberg Municipality initiated this housing project in 2005 and collaborated with the Department of Housing on 26 October 2007 to address the housing needs in the Pine Valley area.  The 575 fr

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Emergency water reserve in Ceres

Witzenberg Municipality has embarked on a water project to re-commission the disused boreholes in Ceres.  A borehole is a hole drilled into the ground used to draw groundwater.  These boreho

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Joint Water Pipeline Opened by Witzenberg Municipality and the Tulbagh Water Consumers Association

 The joint water pipeline between the Tulbagh Water Consumers Association and Witzenberg Municipality was opened on 08 November 2011.  This is the first partnership in South Africa whereby c

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New Preferential Procurement Regulations 2011

National Treasury has issued new Preferential Procurement Regulations that will come into effect on 7 December 2011. Suppliers will be required to submit their Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment

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Greenest Municipality Competition

Witzenberg Municipality placed third for the Greenest Municipality Competition At an award ceremony hosted by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP) on 06 October 20

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