On Thursday, 10 May 2012, Eden Executive Mayor, Councillor Wessie van der Westhuizen and Speaker, Councillor Doris Nayler handed donations of R2000 to Principals of 10 High Schools in the region.

This initiative emanated from school visits at the beginning of the school year during which the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and their delegation handed over certificates of acknowledgement to schools in the district to congratulate them on their outstanding performance in the 2011 matric examinations.

The beneficiary Principals excited about the funds they received as well as the new relationship form with Eden District Municipality.  Front fltr:  Cllr D Nayler – Eden Speaker, S Njozela – Percy Mdala Secondary School, H Deal – Ladismith Secondary School, J van der Ross - De Rust Secondary School, N Gcilitshane – Murray Secondary School,  Cllr Wessie van der Westhuizen – Eden Executive Mayor.  Back fltr:  Cllr S May – Portfolio Chairperson:  Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development, A Titus – Knysna Secondary School, R Prins – Kairos Secondary School, G Reynolds – Soa Brass Secondary School and M Fongqo – Thembalethu Secondary School.

During a brief speech, Councillor van der Westhuizen thanked Principals  for attending the historic gathering.  He explained that Eden Council needs to start with a new and fresh approach to better the lives of the communities.  He further stated that by investing into education, much better and effective citizens with less social issues will be produce.

Eden District Municipality was proud and privileged to be host region for the finals of the World Corporate Golf Challenge, for the last three years.  The World Corporate Golf Challenge is the biggest corporate golf tournament in the world and since its inception 16 years ago; over one million golfers have competed across the globe for the chance to represent their country.

Eden Executive Mayor, Cllr Wessie van der Westhuizen during a brief speech delivered at the gala dinner and award ceremony.