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The journey of senior traffic officer Emile Groenewald

02 Apr 2026

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Long before he wore the uniform himself, recently promoted Kouga Local Municipality Senior Traffic Officer Emile Groenewald was already drawn to what it represented – discipline, pride, and service. Growing up in Arcadia, Humansdorp, his earliest inspiration came from the crisp, immaculate presence of a traffic officer who left a lasting impression on him. That officer was his friend’s father, Traffic Superintendent Sean Williams. “Oom Sean was the first traffic officer I ever saw,” Groenewald recalls. “He was as neat as a pin in his uniform. I admired that.”

Patensie residents receive title deeds

26 Mar 2026

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Joy, pride and a renewed sense of possibility filled the air in Ramaphosa Village in Patensie on Friday, 20 March 2026, as thirty residents officially became homeowners, receiving the title deeds to their houses in a heartwarming handover ceremony. The special occasion brought together Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman, and representatives from the Kouga Local Municipality’s Human Settlements Department. Community members also gathered in support, celebrating alongside the new homeowners as each proudly stepped forward to receive their title deed from the mayor.

Enter the inaugural Kouga Schools Environmental Awards 2026

26 Mar 2026

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Kouga’s future environmental champions are being called to action as Kouga Local Municipality officially opens entries for the inaugural Kouga Schools Environmental Awards 2026 – an exciting initiative aimed at inspiring schools to take the lead in building a greener, more sustainable future. All primary and high schools across the Kouga region are invited to participate in this dynamic programme, which not only celebrates environmental responsibility but also empowers learners to become active custodians of their communities.

Kouga Working World Careers Expo returns bigger and bolder

24 Mar 2026

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Building on the resounding success of last year’s inaugural event, the Kouga Working World Careers Expo will return to Mentors Country Estate in Jeffreys Bay from 23 to 24 April 2026, promising an even more dynamic and impactful experience for the region’s youth and job seekers. The first-ever Kouga Careers Expo, held in April 2025, proved to be a landmark initiative for youth development and employment access in the Kouga region. Hosted at the same iconic venue, the event attracted 11 high schools, 53 exhibitors, and hundreds of additional walk-in visitors over two days. Learners, unemployed youth, and community members were given a unique opportunity to engage directly with institutions, businesses, and government departments – opening doors to future possibilities. Building on this strong foundation, the 2026 expo aims to expand its reach and deepen its impact.

Municipality joins hands to rehabilitate polluted stream in Jeffreys Bay

19 Mar 2026

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Kouga Local Municipality stepped up efforts to protect vital water resources through a collaborative clean-up campaign targeting a polluted stream in Jeffreys Bay.  The initiative, in partnership with the Department of Water and Sanitation in the Eastern Cape and Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, took place on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, in the Gush’indoda and KwaNo-R10 areas. The stream, which feeds into the Swart River, has become heavily polluted, posing both environmental and public health risks to surrounding communities.

SOLVEM CONSULTING (PTY) LTD – Proud Platinum Sponsor of the Kouga Mayoral Golf Day

18 Mar 2026

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SOLVEM CONSULTING (PTY) LTD - (SAMRAS PLATINUM) – proudly tees off as a proud Platinum Sponsor of the Kouga Mayoral Golf Day, happening on 17 April 2026 at St Francis Links. As a trusted provider of best-of-breed financial software solutions and professional services, SOLVEM operates on the core values of Reliability, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration, ensuring every client receives exceptional support and solutions.

Kouga Economic Development and Tourism section hosts German public administration students

12 Mar 2026

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From the southwest of Germany, where the Black Forest meets the Rhine River’s flow along the French border, a group of young students journeyed to the golden shores of Kouga. Fourteen second-year students from the Hochschule Kehl – University of Applied Sciences in Public Administration – travelled with their lecturer, Prof. Dr. Gert Fieguth, who over more than a decade has become a familiar and warmly welcomed visitor to the region. They arrived on 17 February 2026 for a ten-day study tour that would take them from Cape Town to Addo and ultimately into the heart of Kouga – Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, and Jeffreys Bay. Although this was the first visit to Kouga for this year’s group, they stepped into a relationship that has deepened steadily over time.

The inspiring journey of Yonela Mlindazwe

05 Mar 2026

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In Kouga, where pristine coastlines meet vibrant communities, environmental stewardship is more than a municipal function – it is a shared responsibility. At the centre of this movement is Yonela Mlindazwe, a young professional whose journey from intern to Waste Minimisation and Education Officer at Kouga Local Municipality reflects resilience, purpose, and a deep-rooted commitment to people and planet.