Coronavirus/COVID-19 information
South Africa is currently on adjusted Alert Level 3. President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national State of Disaster on 15 March 2020 to prepare the country for the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here to visit the official South African COVID-19 website.
SAVE WATER: IT'S THE NEW NORMAL
Despite the recent rain, drought conditions prevail and water restrictions remain in place. Click here for the latest dam levels.
Traffic licensing and registration survey
The Kouga Traffic Department is conducting a customer satisfaction survey to help improve the service at the licensing and registration section. The form can be downloaded here. Completed forms can be submitted to pamayor@kouga.gov.za
Press Releases
Preparations underway for Thyspunt meeting
Preparations are underway for the next meeting of the Thyspunt Nuclear Project Joint Steering Committee
St Francis power alert for Sunday
The electricity supply to Sea Vista, the industrial area of St Francis and Santareme, from Tom Brown Boulevard to Cockle Street, will be interrupted on Sunday, 26 March, from 12 noon to 5pm.
Think twice before tipping illegal car guards
An appeal has gone out to motorists not to tip so-called “car guards” operating illegally in Kouga’s area of jurisdiction.
Illegal taxis fined, impounded in anti-crime operation
Twenty-one taxis were impounded and more than R100 000’s worth of fines were issued when Kouga Municipality and the South African Police Service held roving road blocks in and around Jeffreys Bay.
Egrets removed from property offices
Kouga Municipality took hands with the Department of Environmental Affairs and the SPCA on Thursday last week to remove the egret population that was nesting in the trees at Hancke Estates in Da Gama Road, Jeffreys Bay.
TV documentary on nuclear plans for Kouga
Eskom’s plans to build a nuclear power plant at Thyspunt, near Oyster Bay, will be featured on the SABC2 current affairs programme Fokus this Sunday.
Humansdorp power alert
The electricity supply to sections of Humansdorp will be interrupted this coming weekend due to planned maintenance and installation work to be done.
Wind farm invites expressions of interest
The Gibson Bay wind farm has invited local businesses to submit Expressions of Interest for the provision of canteen, cleaning and security services.
New General Valuation Roll to be compiled
Work on a new General Valuation Roll for the Kouga municipal area is underway.
J-Bay equitable shares outreach to be rescheduled
Residents of Pellsrus, Tokyo Sexwale, Mandela Bay and Ocean View are advised that the Equitable Shares outreach to these areas is being rescheduled for April.
Business outreach at Humansdorp
All entrepreneurs, including those who would like to venture into a new business or expand their existing one, are invited to an information session at Humansdorp on 15 March.
Court interdicts striking Kouga municipal workers
The Labour Court in Port Elizabeth granted an order against the striking Kouga Municipality workers this morning.
Strike continues into second day
The strike by SAMWU members in the employ of Kouga Municipality has continued into a second day.
Municipal offices closed due to strike
The Kouga Municipality regrets that a strike is taking place at present at our Jeffreys Bay offices.
Council approves adjustment budget
The 2016/17 adjustment budget was passed without a hitch by the Kouga Council yesterday morning (28 February).