The West Coast District Municipality (WCDM) is a district municipality located in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
The town of Moorreesburg is the seat of the district. The largest towns in the district are Vredenburg and Saldanha on the Cape Columbine peninsula, Malmesbury in the Swartland, and Vredendal in the Olifants River Valley.
The district is divided into five local municipalities which are:
- Matzikama Local Municipality
- Cederberg Local Municipality
- Bergrivier Local Municipality
- Saldanha Bay Local Municipality
- Swartland Local Municipality
Strategic location
The West Coast District is strategically positioned on South Africa’s western coastline, offering direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and proximity to major markets.
It borders the City of Cape Town to the south, providing seamless connectivity to Africa’s largest urban economy, while the N7 highway links it to Namibia and the Northern Cape.
The West Coast District Municipality (WCDM), stands as a testament to what can be achieved through strong leadership, good governance, and collective vision. In a time when confidence in government is often tested, our district continues to provide a model of political stability, fiscal discipline, and developmental focus.
Our council is united behind a single goal – to make the West Coast a destination of choice for investment, innovation, and inclusive growth.
— Councillor Roelof Strydom,
Executive Mayor, West Coast District Municipality
Invest in the West Coast District Municipality
This Investment Profile serves as a comprehensive guide to the WCDM, highlighting its strategic advantages for investors:
Contact West Coast District Municipality
The West Coast District Municipality is open for business! Interested parties are encouraged to send a brief message of introduction to the team. Please tell us more about your business or investment objectives:
