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The adjustments budget of the Kouga municipality, that was approved by council today, highlights the stability and prosperity that can be expected under a DA majority government. In spite of the difficult economic circumstances in South Africa, the Kouga municipality, under the leadership of Executive Mayor, DA Cllr Horatio Hendricks, has adopted an adjustments budget which highlights how good and prudent financial management can turn the fortunes of a municipality around.

Kouga Municipality has reduced water pressure to households across the region to force consumption reduction.

Critics of the Thyspunt nuclear proposal have slammed Eskom’s fresh bid for a site licence, saying the application is based on old information which raises concerns about the utility’s commitment to a proper assessment.

Heavy rainfall cause damage to roads and houses in Kouga region Several roads in St Francis Bay, Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp were damaged due to heavy rainfall and flooding in the area last week. Heavy rains last week caused havoc across the Kouga region, damaging several houses and roads in the Eastern Cape. Kouga Executive Mayor, Horatio Hendricks, said it is estimated that Jeffreys Bay received 75mm of rain, Humansdorp 100mm, St Francis Bay 97mm and Oyster Bay 87mm. MOP UP OPERATIONS ARE UNDERWAY The rain caused several potholes – some posing a danger to motorists – across the region. ...

Despite heavy rainfall in the Kouga region dam levels has dropped Heavy rainfall experienced in the Kouga Region last week did not make any difference to plummeting dam levels in the area. The Kouga Municipality has urged residents, businesses and visitors to use water wisely as combined dam levels have dropped below 12% despite heavy rainfall last week. Last week heavy rains caused havoc across the Kouga region, damaging several houses and roads in the Eastern Cape. COMBINED DAM LEVELS DROPPED TO 11.79% According to the latest stats from Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, the combined levels ...