Message from the Executive Mayor Gesie van Deventer
An ongoing issue that all municipalities face is solid waste management. That is why I am very excited about some of
the solutions our municipal team have implemented. We have already installed a MOLOK in Klapmuts. MOLOKs are a new type of rubbish bin which is partially installed underground. It is hygienic, safe and much more economic. You will notice their installation in several strategic areas.
Along with the MOLOKs the municipality began Swop Shops. Residents bring recyclable material in bags to the shop that is conducted every two weeks. Bags of rubbish are exchanged for tokens which are used to acquire basic groceries and items residents may need. The project reroutes recyclable material away from the landfill, which in turn extends the life of the landfill and encourages recycling in communities. The products that are available in the shop are donated by residents and a limited amount is budgeted for by the Municipality. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Charlotte Nel on 021 808 8216 or via email at charlotte.nell@stellenbosch.gov.za. Items such as
clothes, plates, dishes, pots and pans are always welcome.
There is an entire year full of expectations ahead. I read somewhere that a year is 365 new opportunities. Let’s grab every opportunity and make the best of it.