Meet your new councillors
Following the inaugural council meeting on 15 November and the continuation of the council meeting, the new mayoral committee (Mayco) for Stellenbosch Municipality as announced recently.
“After an extensive consultation process, I am confident that the Mayco announced will deliver and get things done. The Mayco plays an important role in ensuring that we achieve our goals and deliver services to all residents,” Gesie van Deventer, executive mayor, said.
“This team has several new and young faces with a few familiar names to provide continuity and institutional memory. In these exciting times in politics, we see more and more young people being elected to senior positions. My hope is that this will in turn, motivate the youth of Stellenbosch to get involved in their communities and play an important role in shaping their futures. As an experienced third term Mayor, it’s my privilege to bring young people on board,” Van Deventer said.
The Mayco consists of councillors appointed by the Executive Mayor in terms of section 60(1) of the Municipal Structures Act. This team has been chosen for their combination of experience, new ideas, skills, and commitment to serving our residents. The mix of experience with new Mayco members has led to a diverse skillset and many talents that will be to the benefit of all our communities. All members of the Mayco will undergo lifestyle audits and will sign performance agreements.
The Mayco is as follows:
Deputy Mayor and Human Settlements Cllr. Jeremy Fasser
Infrastructure Cllr. Zelda Dalling
Corporate Services Cllr. Lwando Nkamisa
Community Development (Parks, Open Spaces, Environment) Cllr. Joseph Joon
Youth, Sport and Culture Cllr. Ralphton Adams
Financial Services Cllr. Peter Johnson
Local Economic Development and Tourism Cllr. Rozette du Toit
Planning Cllr. Carli van Wyk
Protection Services Cllr. Rikus Badenhorst
Rural Management Cllr. James Williams
