Witzenberg Municipality

Witzenberg Municipality was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to THEGENTLEMEN in January 2026. The organization, operating in the Government sector in South Africa, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

THEGENTLEMEN operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

www.witzenberg.gov.za https://www.zoominfo.com/c/witzenberg-municipality/430430424 Witzenberg Municipality is located in the Cape Winelands District, comprising the towns of Ceres, Tulbagh, Wolseley, Op-die-Berg, and Prince Alfreds Hamlet. The municipality is known for its agricultural production, including deciduous fruits, vegetables, and wine, and has established itself as a family tourist destination and adventure tourism hub. It offers a variety of activities such as historical tours, hiking, and nature experiences. The intended clients include tourists seeking adventure and families looking for recreational activities in a picturesque setting.