Press Releases

German students gain insight into Kouga Local Municipality’s public administration

A delegation of ten students from the Kehl University of Applied Sciences in Germany (also known as the Mayor’s Forge) visited Kouga Local Municipality last week as part of their educational tour of South Africa. Facilitated by the Special Programmes Unit within the Office of the Executive Mayor, Mishka Pillay and Sandiso Mlonyeni, and led by Professor Fieguth Gert, the two-day visit aimed to provide the students with practical insights into public administration, complementing their academic studies with real-world experiences.

Municipality and Landbank Insurance empower emerging farmers

Reconstruction of Seekoei Estuary Causeway set to begin in March 2025

Making a difference: Meet Kouga's new Protection Services Manager

Stephanus (Steph) Petersen, the newly appointed Protection Services Manager for Kouga Local Municipality, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for law enforcement to his new role. With a career that spans over three decades and a genuine commitment to serving the community, Petersen is set to make a significant impact.

Ontmoet Kouga se nuwe Bestuurder vir Beskermingsdienste

Training certificates awarded to Kouga SMMEs

Munisipaliteit implementeer kredietbeheermaatreëls om agterstallige skuld aan te spreek

Kouga-munisipaliteit neem daadwerklike stappe om agterstallige skuld met die volle implementering van sy Beleid op Kliëntediens, Kredietbeheer en Skuldinvordering met ingang 1 Mei 2024, aan te spreek. In ooreenstemming met Artikel 6.1 van dié beleid beoog die munisipaliteit om prosedures in te stel wat die toename van agterstallige skuld beperk en  fiskale verantwoordelikheid en volhoubaarheid te verseker.

Municipality to implement credit control measures to address arrear debts

Kouga Municipality is taking decisive action to address arrear debts effectively with the full implementation of its Customer Care, Credit Control, and Debt Collection Policy, effective 1 May 2024. In line with Section 6.1 of the Customer Care, Credit Control, and Debt Policy, the municipality aims to implement procedures that curb the escalation of arrear debt, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.