Press Releases

Kouga Municipality Call Centre your first point of contact for service delivery issues

17 Jul 2026

Media Releases

The Kouga Local Municipality Call Centre is the municipality’s official first point of contact for all service delivery enquiries, complaints, and municipal-related requests. Whether residents experience a water leak, electricity outage, sewer blockage, pothole, refuse removal issue, or billing enquiry, the Call Centre is the most effective and reliable way to ensure the matter is properly recorded, tracked, and resolved. By reporting issues through the Call Centre, residents help the municipality respond faster, improve accountability, and ensure all requests are attended to.

KwaNomzamo to receive R10m bulk water infrastructure upgrade

16 Jul 2026

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Kouga Local Municipality will commence with the construction of a new bulk water pipeline to KwaNomzamo in July 2026, aimed at strengthening water supply infrastructure and ensuring reliable access to this essential service for the growing community. The project, funded through the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG), represents an investment of R10 074 782.00 and is scheduled for completion by 30 June 2028.

KwaNomzamo to benefit from R15.9m sewer infrastructure upgrade

14 Jul 2026

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Kouga Local Municipality will commence with the construction of a new KwaNomzamo Sewer Pump Station and Rising Main in July 2026, an important infrastructure project aimed at supporting future residential development and improving bulk sewer capacity in the area. Funded through the Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme (UISP), the project represents an investment of R15 965 217.00 and is scheduled for completion by 30 March 2027.

Ocean View sewer network to receive R6.1m upgrade

10 Jul 2026

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Kouga Local Municipality will commence with the upgrade of the Ocean View sewer pipe in July 2026, with the project aimed at improving sewer infrastructure capacity and supporting the needs of both existing and future residential areas in Ocean View. The Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG)-funded project represents an investment of R6 123 132.00 and is scheduled for completion by 28 February 2027.

Arcadia Street Sewer Pump Station to receive R2.6m upgrade

09 Jul 2026

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Kouga Local Municipality will commence with the refurbishment of the Arcadia Street Sewer Pump Station in July 2026, as part of its continued investment in maintaining and upgrading critical municipal infrastructure. The Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG)-funded project represents an investment of R2 623 984.00 and is aimed at improving the functionality, reliability and security of the existing sewer pump station. The project is scheduled to be completed by 31 December 2026.

Phillipsville Sports Field set for major upgrade

03 Jul 2026

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Residents of Hankey are set to benefit from a major upgrade to the Phillipsville Sports Field, with construction scheduled to commence in July 2026 and completion targeted for 30 December 2027. The project, funded through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG), represents an investment of R6 275 776.00 and forms part of Kouga Local Municipality’s ongoing commitment to investing in community facilities and creating spaces that encourage sports development, recreation and social upliftment.

Kouga brings electricity to over 700 households

02 Jul 2026

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Kouga Local Municipality is investing approximately R5.9 million to expand electricity access to 703 households in informal settlements across the municipality, with projects currently underway and expected to be completed within the next few weeks. The projects, which commenced in March 2026, form part of the municipality’s ongoing commitment to improving service delivery and creating safer, healthier, and more dignified living environments for residents.

R26.5m road upgrade project underway in Greater St Francis Area

01 Jul 2026

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Kouga Local Municipality has recently embarked on a R26.5 million road upgrade project that will improve key road infrastructure in St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis and Oyster Bay. This latest phase forms part of the larger R200 million road resealing programme launched in January 2025 in Humansdorp, reinforcing the municipality’s ongoing drive to upgrade critical infrastructure, improve road safety and strengthen connectivity across the Kouga region. The project, awarded to Makali Plant and Construction, commenced on 12 May 2026, with the site handed over on 21 May 2026. The project is expected to be completed by 11 November 2026. Engineering Advice and Services has been appointed as the consulting engineers for the project.