Press Releases

Municipality to implement credit control measures to address arrear debts

07 Feb 2025

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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.

Kouga allocates over R61m for free basic services to indigent households

31 Jan 2025

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Kouga Local Municipality has allocated R61,419,118 in its mid-year adjustment budget to provide free basic services to indigent households across the region. This provision was approved during an Ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, reinforcing the municipality's commitment to ensuring that all residents have access to essential services, regardless of their financial status.

Kouga secures R68m grant for informal settlement upgrades

30 Jan 2025

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Kouga Local Municipality has received a R68 million grant from the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements (ECDHS) to drive the formalisation and upgrading of informal settlements across the region.

R83m grant fuels major bulk infrastructure upgrades across Kouga

30 Jan 2025

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Kouga Local Municipality has secured an R83 million Upgrading of Informal Settlement Programme Grant (UISP Incremental Grant) from the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements (ECDHS) to undertake critical bulk infrastructure upgrades across nine settlements in the region. These upgrades are set to address essential service delivery needs, supporting sustainable development and improving the quality of life for residents.

Kouga invests over R37 million to transform gravel roads into tar

30 Jan 2025

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Kouga Local Municipality is set to invest more than R37 million to transform gravel roads into tarred roads across the region. This project, which includes over R15 million allocated in the 2025/2026 financial year through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG), aims to improve accessibility, safety, and quality of life for residents.

Kouga approves R1.735 billion mid-year adjustment budget

29 Jan 2025

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Kouga Local Municipality has approved its mid-year adjustment budget for the 2024/25 financial year, amounting to R1.735 billion at an Ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. The adjustments budget comprises R1.455 billion for the Operating Budget and R279.073 million for the Capital Budget. This reflects a 5.20% decrease in the Operating Budget, amounting to R79.758 million, from the previously approved R1.535 billion. The Capital Budget also decreased by 26.33%, with a reduction of R99.753 million, from the previously approved R378.826 million.

Kouga Municipality and SFPO join forces for road resurfacing

09 Jan 2025

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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.

Kouga Municipality gears up for a safe and enjoyable festive season

05 Dec 2024

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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."