On the 1st July Swellendam Rotary Club handed over a cheque for R5000.00 to ACVV to commemorate their 100 years in helping the community of Swellendam.

Two members of Swellendam Rotary Club were awarded with Paul Harris Fellowhip Awards. Congratulations to Jerry Van Vuuren and Dawie Spangeneberg, the recipients of this prestigious award. Both Jerry and Dawie have given a great amount of their time to Swellendam Rotary Club and service to the community of Swellendam.

On 1st July 2017 Corrie Cloete will become the President of Rotary Club of Swellendam. Corrie's inauguration took place on the 23rd June at the Swellengrebel Hotel. Celia Cloete was inducted as President of the Ann's. Corrie will focus on Community projects that will be sustainable and uplifting in the community of Swellendam.

On the 29th June 2017 Rotary Club of Swellendam handed over books and educational material to VRT Pitt Skool in Railton. Headmaster of VRT Pitt Skool, Mr. Ike Langeveld was extremely grateful to Swellendam Rotary Club for the books. The books were donated by Schools and libraries in Australia for distribution to Schools in the Western Cape, a great initiative. Noelene handing over books to Mr. Langeveld at VRT Pitt Skool in Railton