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MUNICIPAL NEWS

REGULARS 4 Editor's Letter This month, we are rediscovering the tourism and heritage gems of Drakenstein. 28 IKomiti Ezimiseleyo YakwaWadi 5 Iza Notshintsho Kuluntu lwayo Table of Contents

20 A Vision for Change: 'Snare Free' Initiative Protects Our Wildlife Drakenstein and the Western Cape region are grappling with a serious threat – the illegal practice of setting snares to capture animals. ALL ABOUT SERVICE DELIVERY 6 Drakenstein Municipality First in Africa to Implement Pioneering Green Electricity Technology by Schneider Electric Drakenstein Municipality has become the first municipality in Africa and South Africa and the third in the world to implement specific, cutting-edge green electricity technology.

BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT

10 Step into Paarl-Wellington: Rediscover Tourism Gems in Your Own Backyard Step into Paarl-Wellington, where adventure, nature, and culture converge to create an unforgettable experience! 12 Sake-onderhoud: Laborie Vir plaaslike en internasionale besoekers dra Laborie se historiese nalatenskap by tot die unieke aantrekkingskrag wat hierdie wynlandbestemming bied. 22 Meesterbakker by Babylonstoren Peachy Jacobs, die meesterbakker by Babylonstoren in Simondium, val heel moontlik in die brooddronk kategorie, veral wanneer sy agter die oond bedrywig is en haar spogbrode optower.

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