Kouga Municipality

12/06/2026

DUNE STABILISATION PROGRAM FORBARCELONA PLACE

Kouga Local Municipality would like to inform the public of current dune stabilization taking place at Barcelona Place. The dune stabilization is done in accordance with the Cape St Francis Maintenance Management Plan for the coastal area, EC08/C/LN1&3/M/32-2022.

The project is funded by the Barcelona property owners and ECO is Sandy Msweli from Imbewu Community Solutions. The method statement is in accordance with the approved CSF MMP.

The Department of Environment is aware of the rehabilitation taking place. No sand mining is taking place.

12/06/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Kouga Local Municipality is committed to keeping residents informed and prepared. Starting this week, the municipality will feature important fire safety information every Friday, offering practical tips, safety reminders, and updates to help our communities stay safe and resilient during the fire season.

12/06/2026

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭-𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬

Kouga Local Municipality would like to inform residents that its Law Enforcement Section will commence with the impoundment of stray animals in areas that are not affected by the current Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions.

Impounded animals will be transported to the private pound at Farm 865 Mooiuitzicht on the R102 in Jeffreys Bay. The facility has been established in compliance with all legislative requirements governing the operation of animal pounds.

The 4.5-hectare facility provides dedicated grazing camps for different types of livestock, including cattle, donkeys, horses, ostriches, sheep, goats and pigs. The camps are equipped with water troughs, feeding facilities, natural shade and shelter, while additional handling camps allow for the treatment and care of injured animals.

Residents are reminded that livestock owners are responsible for ensuring that their animals are properly contained and do not roam freely, cause damage to property, or create hazards on public roads.

Stray animals can be reported to the Kouga Call Centre on 042 200 2200 or via WhatsApp on 081 760 9183.

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11/06/2026

𝐊𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟕 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬

The Kouga Local Municipality Ward Development Fund continues to make a meaningful impact by supporting community development initiatives in Ward 1 and Ward 7 through the provision of essential equipment and resources.

In Ward 1, the New Zion Apostolic Church has been supported with stackable chairs, folding tables, aluminium window frames, and plaster boards to enhance their facility and improve functionality for community use.

The Umzamowethu Modelling Group has also benefited through the provision of a complete hybrid party box sound system, including speakers, microphones, keyboards, mixer equipment, and supporting accessories to strengthen their creative and performance capabilities.

In addition, the Lower Golf Course Soup Kitchen received practical support in the form of a heavy-duty gas stove and a 9kg gas cylinder to assist in the preparation of meals for those in need.

In Ward 7, the MMB Sewing Project was supported with industrial sewing equipment, an overlock machine, ergonomic office chairs, and a refrigerator to enhance productivity and improve working conditions within the project.

11/06/2026

𝐊𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

11/06/2026

𝐊𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

𝐊𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐀 – Kouga Local Municipality recently celebrated the region’s environmental champions at the second annual Kouga Municipality Community Environmental Awards (KMCEA), held at Oase Church in Jeffreys Bay on World Environment Day, 5 June 2026.

The awards recognise individuals, community groups, schools, businesses and organisations that are making a significant contribution to environmental protection and sustainability across Kouga through initiatives such as recycling, clean-up campaigns, tree planting, climate action and community upliftment.

From entrepreneurs turning waste into valuable products, schools participating in food gardens and water harvesting to volunteers educating communities on sustainable living, the awards celebrate the everyday heroes whose dedication is helping to keep Kouga clean, green and resilient.

Addressing guests at the ceremony, Kouga Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman, said this year's devastating fires and floods had renewed the community's appreciation for protecting the environment.

He described the awards as an opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable work of local environmental advocates and change-makers.

"Kouga is blessed with exceptional natural beauty and biodiversity. Our coastline, rivers, wetlands, agricultural lands and towns play a vital role in supporting livelihoods, tourism, food security and the quality of life of our residents. However, we also face the growing challenges of climate change, water scarcity, pollution and environmental degradation," he said.

"It is within this reality that environmental leadership becomes essential. The individuals and organisations honoured today have gone beyond simply complying with regulations. They have taken responsibility, shown initiative and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting the environment that sustains us all."

Bornman said the awards recognise practical actions that contribute to sustainable development throughout the municipality.

"Whether through water-wise practices, waste reduction, environmental education, biodiversity conservation or community-based initiatives, every recipient has made a meaningful contribution. Government alone cannot solve environmental challenges. Sustainable communities are built through partnerships between municipalities, residents, schools, businesses and civil society."

He congratulated all recipients, describing them as environmental ambassadors whose efforts inspire others to take responsibility for protecting the environment.

Keynote speaker, André Adendorff from Woodlands Dairy Sustainability, said the awards celebrate not only excellence but also the shared commitment to building a sustainable future.

"Today's recipients represent the key pillars that ensure Kouga remains a region we can all be proud of," he said.
He highlighted initiatives such as Keep Kouga Clean, the Kouga Maak Skoon campaigns and community recycling projects, noting that they not only reduce waste but also create economic opportunities while promoting sustainability at grassroots level.

Adendorff also commended the municipality's ongoing efforts to combat illegal dumping, saying they promote accountability and environmental responsibility.

He shared several of Woodlands Dairy's own sustainability initiatives and emphasised the importance of partnerships between government, business and communities in creating lasting environmental impact.

"Nothing that you are doing is too small," he told the recipients. "You are shaping the future of Kouga. Together we are not only protecting the environment, but we are also building a lasting legacy."

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 (𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬)
 Sharon-Anne Smith
 Nomgqibelo Madolwana
 Wellington Malengeni
 Mopwell Koboko
 Xhanti Malengeni
 Jeffrey Titus
 Gregg Oerson
 Monica Ncedani
 Heine Titus
 Jonathan Hayward
 Kayalethu Toni
 Tobani Nkosana
 Siyanda Camagu
 Andile Ngcingolo

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
 Dorp van Drome
 Patensie Pronk
 Pastor Mbili (Ocean View)
 JBay Recycling
 Pabala Private Nature Reserve
 Greater Kromme Stewardship
 KCDF
 St Francis Bay Football Club
 Masiphakameni Local Development Agency
 Woodlands Dairy

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧
 Ward 3

𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬
 Pellsrus Primary School
 JBay Academy Primary School
 Rainbow Centre for Special Needs
 Mzingisi Primary School
 Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive School

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
 Ute Martin
 Cheron Kraak
 Elmo Strydom
 Linn Hill
 Ricardo Adams
 Suzanne Kruger

The event also featured performances by programme director and artist Andre Martinez and learners from the Rainbow Centre for Special Needs, adding a celebratory atmosphere to the occasion.