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16 September 2024

LANGEBERG MUNICIPALITY ACHIEVES REMARKABLE SUCCESS IN JOB CREATION THROUGH EPWP PROGRAM

LANGEBERG MUNICIPALITY ACHIEVES REMARKABLE SUCCESS IN JOB CREATION THROUGH EPWP PROGRAM

Over the past five years, Langeberg Municipality has demonstrated exceptional performance in job creation through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

The EPWP aims to provide meaningful work opportunities to unemployed individuals, enhance community assets, and contribute to economic inclusion and sustainable livelihoods.

Progress Snapshot: 2019-2024

Here’s a snapshot of our progress over the last five years:

  • 2019-2020: R2,033,000  allocated  479 Work Opportunities created
  • 2020-2021: R2,024,000  allocated  805  Work opportunities created
  • 2021-2022: R2,210,000  allocated 718 Work Opportunities created
  • 2022-2023: R2,647,000  allocated 944 Work Opportunities created
  • 2023-2024: R3,174,000  allocated 1018 Work Opportunities created

With these investments, Langeberg Municipality achieved an outstanding total of 3,964 job opportunities, surpassing our target of 2,458 by an impressive 161%.

Acknowledgements and Gratitude

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Thandeka Danti and Mr. Loyiso Ngqakase, the dedicated EPWP clerks whose meticulous work in reporting and data capture has greatly contributed to this success.

Their commitment to ensuring all participants receive the appropriate protective clothing, and that all information is accurately maintained and readily available for audits, has been invaluable.

We also sincerely thank all the departments that provided co-funding for EPWP projects.

Your support has enabled us to exceed our targets and effectively address unemployment in our area, bringing dignity and opportunities to our community.

Langeberg Municipality remains committed to empowering our residents and driving positive change through continued support and effective implementation of the EPWP.

 

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Front: Ms Nonzaliseko Cekiso (Assistant Director: EPWP - Environment and Culture Sector; Cape Winelands and Garden Route - Western Cape Government) handing over the certificate to Langeberg Municipality’s  Executive Mayor, Alderman Schalk van Eeden.

Back, from left to right: Mr Loyiso Ngqakase (EPWP Clerk), Mr Daniel Lubbe (Municipal Manager), Ms Thandeka Danti (EPWP Clerk), Councillor Theuns Coetzee, Alderman Christopher Grootboom (Deputy Mayor), Ms Carmelita Arendsen

(Cape Winelands EPWP Regional Coordinator – Western Cape Government), Councillor Pauline Hess (Speaker), Ms Inge Cook (Manager: Local Economic Development and Rural Development), Councillor Danny September

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