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Good news for evacuated Newton residents as authorities give them green light to return

It is good news for the approximately 900 evacuated households of Newton, Wellington, as they have been given the green light to return home.

Working in consultation with the Department of Water and Sanitation and a dam engineering specialist, Drakenstein Municipality’s Engineering Services department performed another onsite inspection this morning of the farm dam above Newton and confirmed that the risk of dam wall failure has been mitigated.

Are you passionate about the Western Cape and its citizens?

Do you want to make a difference?

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The Western Cape Government and the City of Cape Town are eager to meet with you in person to engage on any concerns, challenges, or suggestions you may have.

We encourage all residents to attend because your valuable input can contribute to the betterment of our communities.

The Overall Winner for the J2SE 2018 competition has been announced.

Adjudication Process

A panel of judges will be identified to manage and coordinate the adjudication process for the competition.

Judging criteria

•          Innovation;

•          Industry relevance;

•          Sustainability;

•          Exceptional creativity;

•          Socio-economic impact;

•          Growth and Jobs; and

•          Green Business.