The R60 between Ashton and Swellendam is expected to reopen tomorrow, Friday 03 May 2013. The road closed in October 2012 after a large section collapsed following heavy rains in the area.

The Langeberg Municipality, including Ward Councillors, will kick off a series of ward committee meetings over the course of two weeks to seek input from the public about the draft municipal Budget, Integrated Development Plan and determination of tariffs for the new financial year (2013/2014). 

What once was a site, prone to illegal dumping, is now a hype of activity as the construction of the new Nkqubela library is underway. On 26 February 2013, Executive Mayor Diana Gagiano, together with the Deputy Mayor Khanyile Klaas, Municipal Manager Soyisile Mokweni, various councillors and officials visited the construction site at the Nkqubela Library. Construction started in early February 2013 and is expected to be completed within the current financial year (30 June 2013).

The Langeberg Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Education, Cape Winelands District Municipality and Cape Career Exhibitors Association, hosted the 4th annual Career Exhibition in February 2013. The exhibition  provided youth and learners in the area with information regarding possible career opportunities.