Press Releases

The new Kouga Council reached out to victims of a devastating fire at Sea Vista last week.

The Kouga Women Employees Cancer Awareness Campaign took place at the Humansdorp Country Club on 26 October.

As Kouga prepares to draft a new IDP in conjunction with communities, Mayor Elza van Lingen gives an overview of the new ward boundaries.

The Kouga Council is looking at “smart” solutions to cut water losses and up the income of the municipality.

Local service providers wishing to do business with Kouga Municipality are urged to register on government’s new Central Supplier Database (CSD).

All residents and stakeholders have been invited to participate in the drafting of a new five-year Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for Kouga Municipality.

Councillors and senior officials are attending a three-day strategic planning workshop at Humansdorp this week to set a new course for Kouga.

Your weekly update from Kouga Mayor Elza van Lingen

The East Cape Legislature hosted a public hearing at Humansdorp last week to discuss the Children's Second Amendment Bill with local stakeholders.

The new Council is working on a five-year plan to replace its ageing fleet and improve service delivery.

Kouga residents can make use of various options to pay their municipal accounts, some of which are at their doorstep or at the tip of their fingers.

A stern warning has been issued to livestock owners that their animals will be impounded if they are left to wander unattended on public roads.

Kouga Executive Mayor Elza van Lingen will be giving residents a weekly update about key matters being addressed by the new Council.

More than R12-million will be pumped into upgrading the Jeffreys Bay beachfront, including the town’s main beach which was last week once again awarded international Blue Flag status.

Legal action will be taken against anyone found to be trading illegally in the Kouga municipal area, Executive Mayor Elza van Lingen has warned.