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Municipality invites public input on draft budget for 2025/2026

17 Apr 2025

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Kouga Local Municipality’s Draft Budget for the 2025/2026 financial year was officially tabled and approved during an Ordinary Council Meeting held on Monday, 31 March 2025. With the new financial year set to commence on 1 July 2025 and conclude on 30 June 2026, the municipality invites all councillors, residents, ward committee members, and stakeholders to actively engage with the proposed budget. Public participation is vital, and community members are encouraged to review the draft document – available at municipal offices, libraries, and online at www.kouga.gov.za – and submit their comments, ensuring their voices are heard in shaping Kouga’s development priorities for the year ahead.

Second phase of sewer rising main augmentation project to commence soon

17 Apr 2025

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Funded through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG), the second phase of the sewer rising main augmentation project has been registered to the total project value of R37.4 million – with construction to commence within the next two years. The first phase, successfully completed using internal funding, introduced a robust 350mm diameter Class 12 uPVC sewer rising main. This main links the La Mer Pump Station to Pump Station 4A, which will eventually integrate with Pump Station 4B, before reaching the Jeffreys Bay WWTW.

Municipality attends Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba for the first time

17 Apr 2025

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For the first time, Kouga Local Municipality’s Local Economic Development Office proudly participated in the highly esteemed Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba, which was recently held in Pretoria. Recognised as Africa's leading event for young farmers, the annual Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba – hosted by Food for Mzansi, South Africa’s foremost agricultural news platform – brings together agripreneurs, industry experts, and key stakeholders to promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the agricultural sector.

Inaugural Kouga Careers Expo 2025 inspires a generation

17 Apr 2025

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The inaugural Kouga Careers Expo 2025, held from 10 to 11 April 2025 at Mentors Country Estate in Jeffreys Bay, concluded on a high note, marking a milestone for youth development and employment access in the Kouga region. The event drew an impressive turnout, with 11 high schools from across the region in attendance, alongside 53 exhibitors representing a broad spectrum of professions, training institutions, and government agencies. Hundreds of additional walk-in visitors also participated, making the two-day event a transformative and impactful experience for all.

KwaNomzamo WWTW upgrade to be completed in August 2025

17 Apr 2025

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The KwaNomzamo Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in Humansdorp, poised to benefit over 2 200 households, is nearing completion following a substantial R49 million upgrade.

Kouga to shine brighter with high mast lighting project

17 Apr 2025

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Kouga Local Municipality is set to implement a high mast lighting project commencing in the 2025/26 financial year. The multi-year initiative will be funded through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) at a total cost of R20 million and aims to provide improved lighting in key areas across the region.

Municipality honours dedicated staff at long-service awards ceremony

17 Apr 2025

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A remarkable collective of 2 110 years of service was celebrated as Kouga Local Municipality recognised its dedicated employees during a long-service awards ceremony on Thursday, 10 April 2025. The event honoured staff members who have reached milestones of 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service, presenting certificates and tokens of appreciation to commemorate their dedication. Special provisions were also made to ensure that early retirees and medically boarded staff were recognised with certificates and gifts.

Lorraine Maree takes the helm as Speaker of Kouga Local Municipality

17 Apr 2025

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Councillor Lorraine Maree, recently elected as Speaker of the Kouga Local Municipality during a Special Council Meeting held on Thursday, 27 March 2025, is advocating for a leadership approach rooted in collaboration. She emphasises the importance of open dialogue and the exchange of ideas as key drivers of progress and effective governance, ensuring that council agendas remain focused and forward-looking. Maree steps into the role following the resignation of former Speaker Brenton Williams, bringing with her a wealth of experience in local governance and community leadership.