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Witzenberg Municipality

thegentlemen

This record tracks a ransomware attack claimed by the thegentlemen group against Witzenberg Municipality. It collects the publicly disclosed attack details — sector, location and timeline — as published on the operator's leak site and indexed by Breach House.

Window Zero

EXPOSURE GAP

Window Zero is the time the breach stayed in the open before anyone said so — the gap between when the attack was first discovered on the operator's leak site (t1) and when it was publicly disclosed (t2). The wider this window, the longer victims, staff and customers were exposed with no warning.

147days open
t1 · Published t2 · Pending
Jan 20, 2026Not disclosed yet
Country
South Africa
Business Category
Public Sector
Employees
0-50
Discovered
2026-01-20
Published
January 20, 2026
Disclosed / Notified
Not disclosed yet
Victim ID
5JxLHVdmsT5F

Attack Summary

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.

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