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Theewaterskloof

DA

Largest Party

DA

Coalition leader

DA

Current Mayor

3

Changes of Mayors

The Theewaterskloof Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the Overberg District in the Western Cape Province.

Theewaterskloof Municipality is the largest and most populous in the Overberg district, spanning rural areas with farming activities. It borders the City of Cape Town to the west and shares the eastern coastline with Overstrand. The municipality aims to preserve its heritage and natural resources while fostering a safe, economically stable environment for all.

Composition of Council

The council has 27 seats with 7 political parties represented. The DA is the leading party with 11 seats but falls short of the requisite 14 to govern alone. The current coalition is made up of the DA and GOOD totalling 14 seats.

No of Seats per Party

Key Positions in Council

Name

Party

Position

Cllr. Lincoln de Bruyn
DA
Executive Mayor
Cllr. Cynthia Clayton
GOOD
Deputy Mayor and Economic Development Portfolio
Cllr. Cllr Welldon Wells
GOOD
Speaker
Cllr. Chris Cloete
DA
Portfolio Committee: Finance
Cllr. Mikie Plato Mentor
DA
Portfolio: Technical and Infrastructure
Cllr. Samuel Fredericks
DA
Portfolio: Human Settlement and Planning
Cllr. Henry Linnerts
DA
Portfolio: Corporate Services

Historical Timeline

The council was constituted on November 2021 with three changes.

  • Mayor: Cllr. Karel Papier

    Party: PA

    Votes for: 14
    Parties for: ANC, PA ,EFF and GOOD
    From: 22 November 2021 – 27 August 2023

  • Speaker: Cllr. Derick Appel

    Party: ANC

    Votes for: 14
    Parties for: ANC, GOOD, EFF and PA
    From: 22 November 2021 – 14 August 2024

  • Mayor: Mary Liebenberg

    Party: PA

    Votes for: 13
    Parties for: PA.ANC. GOOD
    From: 8 September 2023 – 14 August 2024

  • Speaker: Cllr. John Michels

    Party: GOOD

    Votes for: 15
    Parties for: DA, GOOD and SRWP
    From: 14 August 2024 – Current

  • Mayor: Cllr. Lincoln de Bruyn

    Party: DA

    Votes for: 14
    Parties for: DA, GOOD and SRWP
    From: 15 August 2024 – Current

Local News & Analysis

The Government of Local Unity (GLU) is making inroads in the Western Cape.

3 September 2024

A new coalition alliance in the Theewaterskloof Municipality

16 August 2024

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