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In a bid to enhance infrastructure and empower residents, Kouga Local Municipality has recently signed a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the St Francis Property Owners Association (SFPO). This collaboration – a first-of-its-kind in the region – will enable ratepayers to self-fund the resurfacing of roads in their area, fostering a collaborative approach to development.
As the festive season approaches, Kouga Municipality is set to welcome residents and visitors with robust safety, traffic, and beach management measures. Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman, emphasised the municipality's readiness to ensure a joyful and secure holiday season, stating, "Kouga is committed to providing a world-class holiday experience for all. “Our focus remains on safety, cleanliness, and accessibility, ensuring that every visitor leaves with fond memories of our beautiful region."
In a major boost to service delivery across the region, Kouga Municipality has recently acquired 60 brand-new vehicles, marking an investment of R58 493 603.00. The vehicles, which includes specialized yellow plant equipment, were procured through service providers Sky Metro Equipment, MDZ Fleet Services, and Avis (trading as Zeda Fleet). Designed to enhance operational efficiency, the vehicles will strengthen the municipality’s capacity to deliver essential services such as waste management, water provision, road maintenance, and emergency response.
Kouga Municipality has received its first-ever clean audit, since its formation in 2000, from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) for the 2023/24 financial year, cementing its status as the best-performing municipality in the Eastern Cape. This landmark achievement highlights the municipality’s unwavering commitment to financial accountability, sound governance, and service excellence.
In a step towards accessibility for all, a brand-new beach wheelchair was officially deployed at Kabeljauws Beach last Friday, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Quadriplegic and Paraplegic Charitable Trust, Kouga Municipality, and Pili Pili Restaurant. This innovative addition offers individuals with mobility impairments – as well as the elderly or frail who dream of feeling the sand beneath their feet and the waves around them – a chance to enjoy the beach with ease. Kouga Executive Deputy Mayor, Timothy Jantjes, expressed his pride in the initiative, “As a municipality, we are committed to innovation and making our beaches accessible to all.
he Kouga community rallied for a safer festive season as the Sarah Baartman District's Safer Festive Season Operations launched with a second event at Tokyo Sexwale Stadium in Jeffreys Bay on Friday, 8 November 2024. This high-profile event, led by District Commissioner Major General Zolani Xawuka, brought together law enforcement, community members, and key stakeholders to reinforce safety efforts across Kouga and the broader district.
Kouga Municipality is gearing-up for its fifth annual clean-up campaign, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable environment. This year’s ‘Coca-Maak Skoon’ initiative, part of the ongoing Keep Kouga Clean campaign, will run from 18 November 2024 to 29 November 2024 and will be held simultaneously across all towns in the region.
The Planning and Development Department of Kouga Municipality recently hosted an informative workshop focused on the effective implementation of legislation governing land disposal and acquisition. Held at Mentors Country Estate in Jeffreys Bay, the workshop brought together Kouga Municipality Councillors and key stakeholders to enhance understanding and ensure alignment with current legislative frameworks.
