Five meetings were held during September and October 2022, one in each of the following areas: northern area (Moorreesburg and Koringberg), eastern area (Riebeek West and Riebeek Kasteel), western area (Darling and Yzerfontein), southern area (Riverlands, Chatsworth, Kalbaskraal and Abbotsdale) and central area (Malmesbury, Wesbank and Ilinge Lethu).
Throughout the Municipality’s public engagements, a video of "The story of Thandi" was used. Thandi is an imaginary girl who was born in extremely poor circumstances with little hope of a better future. People were challenged with the question "What must change to improve Thandi’s circumstances in such a way that she will have a better chance to be successful in life?" This helped people to focus on the real needs and challenges (the "Thandis in their own areas). Below, in no particular order, are the inputs received from community representatives.
AREA NORTH
Ward 1: Koringberg, part of Moorreesburg and rural areas
Lack of opportunities
Economic growth and development
A high school
No supervision or control over children
Pedestrian crossings and bus stops for children (safety)
Cleaning and repairing of sidewalks
Ward 2: Moorreesburg
Support groups for families and rehab centre (alcohol and drugs)
Recreational facilities for young children (children on street)
Shortage of police / neighbourhood watch
Bring back family values
Transport for jobs outside town and for elderly / disabled people to clinics
Business investments in town
Housing
Street dwellers create a danger in front of shops
AREA EAST
Ward 3: Riebeek West, Ongegund and rural areas
A high school
Activities or programs for children (sports, arts and culture, educational)
Registered crèche’s (ECD)
Entrepreneur or development centres
Participation from private sector (funding)
Survey of Thandi's in the area
Tourism development
More communication (Local Newspaper, Social Media)
Info hub (LED)
Job opportunities
Ward 12: Riebeek Kasteel and rural areas
Upgrading of sidewalks: Madeliefie Street
Pedestrian route between Riebeek Kasteel East and Riebeek Kasteel
Wheelie bins for households
Formalization of a second entrance for New Rest Valley as it only has one
Upgrading of streetlights (New Rest Valley)
Hospital for the Riebeek-Valley
Public transport
High school
Local economic development
Law enforcement needs to be more present (patrol)
Assistance with social issues
Upgrading of sport facilities
Library and internet closer to home
Housing
Agricultural skill development
Sidewalks in Pieter Cruythoff Street
AREA CENTRAL
Ward 8: Malmesbury South and part of Wesbank
Small business development
Alcohol, drug abuse and crime
Homeless people
Awareness program rollouts (youth, GBVF and disabled)
Stakeholder engagement and support from Municipality
Public and businesses need to work together.
Municipality and NPO's need to communicate
Ward 9: Ilinge Lethu
Substance abuse is a problem.
Unemployment
Social support from Municipality
Better infrastructure
Sport and recreation facility
Ward 10: Malmesbury North (Panorama, Tafelzicht) and West (Schoonspruit)
Social and skills development for children that dropped out of school during COVID-19
Communication with ward residents
Industrial areas near Malmesbury (job creation)
Informal trade (facilitating assistance to entrepreneurs)
Streamline business processes.
More visibility of SAPS and law enforcement
Improve infrastructure.
Affordable services
Query point in Wesbank concerning services
Speedbumps in Hackney Street near play park
Upgrading of play park on the corner of Brahmaan - and Nguni Streets
Ward 11: Part of Wesbank and Saamstaan
Speedbumps in Tortelduif Street
Planting of trees in De Hoop
Fencing around the apartment buildings
Programs for children who don’t attend school.
Alcohol and drug abuse
Skills development
Swimming pool
Redevelopment of dumping site into vegetable gardens
Overpopulated schools
Assist small farmers and businesses.
SAPS station in our ward
GAP Houses
Hospital
Better use of RSEP tower
Speedbumps in Kanarie – and Anemoon Streets
Bring back junior councillors
AREA WEST
Ward 5: Yzerfontein, Jakkalsfontein, Grotto Bay, Ganzekraal, western part of Darling, Dassen Island and rural areas
Tarring of 5th Street Yzerfontein
R27/R315 - Eliminate the existing danger at the crossing and absence of appropriate emergency lanes.
Rates of community halls are too high.
Dependence on grant is a problem.
High school for Darling
Find a site for informal trading (look at logistics and financial training)
Darling North parks and play areas
Emergency services, critical care (surgical ward)
Job creation (informal job market and red tape for small business)
Ward 6: Eastern part of Darling and rural areas
Amandelboom Crescent: Sewerage from Industrial area connects with residential area and causes blockage.
Floodlights need to be replaced in Amandelboom Crescent
Speed bumps in Vygie Street
Social economic development
Alcohol and drug abuse
Teenage pregnancy is a problem.
Higher education / skills centre
Recreational facilities
Business hub (LED empowerment)
Upgrade cemetery (water, toilets)
Police station (Asla area)
AREA SOUTH
Ward 4: Chatsworth, Riverlands, Mount Royal (Malmesbury), Ruststasie and rural areas
Police station
High School
Tarred road
Drainage and sewerage systems
Unemployment
Sport fields
Cemetery
Clinic (Day Hospital open 5 days a week)
Housing
Library upgrade
Street lights
Swimming pool
Bus shelter
Play parks
Municipal ground for community food garden
Tourism (Fynbos)
Ward 7: Abbotsdale, Kalbaskraal and rural areas
Community Hall (Kalbaskraal)
Municipal service centre (Die Kraaltjie)
High- and primary school (Kalbaskraal)
Upgrading of De Oewer Street and streetlights (Kalbaskraal)
Upgrading of streetlights (Kalbaskraal)
Speedbumps in Main Road (Kalbaskraal)
Toilets for railway camp and houses to be inspected (Kalbaskraal)
Installation of park and braai places (Kalbaskraal)
Housing
Unemployment
Public Transport
Upgrading of clinic
Soil for vegetable garden and flea market
Stormwater problem
Rehabilitation and tarring of Kerk Street and the road to the school (Abbotsdale)
Fencing around cemetery and water availability (Abbotsdale)
Streetlights near Bambino’s (Abbotsdale)
Brick paving at community centre (Abbotsdale)
Lighting at the netball court (Abbotsdale)
Request a soup kitchen (Abbotsdale)
CCTV in crime hot spots