Be vigilant
Draft 2025 /26 Municipal budgets should soon be published for Public Participation. Read the full article here…
Garden Route
2024 / 2023 Salient Comparative Seasonal Economic Activity in the Cities and Towns in the Garden Route
Thank you to all the business owners who participated in the 2024 / 2023 Salient Comparative Seasonal Economic Activity in the Cities and Towns in the Garden Route survey. I had various discussions with business owners in George who generally confirmed that the season…
Collaborate to Prevent Crime
As we enter the “festive” season we must ensure that we are vigilant and aware of undesirable activities which could affect our city and lives. Read the full article here…
Debilitating the Informal Economy through Township Economies By-Law
The DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE (COCTA) issued a notice related to the STANDARD DRAFT BY-LAWS FOR TOWNSHIP ECONOMIES ISSUED IN TERMS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS ACT, 2002 (ACT NO. 32 OF 200) on 31 May 2024 Read the full article here… Read…
Be Vigilant: Don’t merely accept the Proposed Municipal Tariff Increases
The purpose of this communique (with all rights reserved and without prejudice) is to provide observations and present probing questions as to the application and/ or implementation of the published proposed 2024/25 Tariff Increases. Read the full article here…
The State of Garden Route Cities and Towns (Follow Up) Survey
We invite you to participate in the follow-up survey to gain your insight in: The state and sustainability of cities/towns in the Garden Route It will take between 6 and 8 minutes to complete the survey. Your anonymity is guaranteed. Your input is voluntary,…
Finansiele Hokkiestok slaan Inwoners
Die George Herald artikel asook, gereelde water beskikbaarheids probleme in veral die Kraaibosch omgewing en wat na verneem word ook in Pacaldtsdorp en Thembalethu , riool stortings, die sluiting van strande, en die toestand van die stortings terrein in George laat die vraag ontstaan…
Municipal Margins on Eskom Bulk Purchases are 200% to 1300%
With the 2024/25 municipal budgeting process in progress, residents and ratepayers should drive a collaborative action to unpack proposed increases in electricity tariffs, water tariffs, municipal rates, and service fees. Public participation platforms and ward committees are among these but should not be limited…
Community leaders say what makes them glad or mad about George
During a Business Café conversation held on 24 November 2023 with community leaders representing faith-based, environmental, ratepayers’ and heritage associations from across George, it was agreed that the city’s biggest strength lies in its ‘social capital’. “There is a parallel between “Social Capital” (communities’…
The State of the Garden Route – Salient Comparative View
“… I always believed that, in South Africa, if we use all our skills and backgrounds we will be unstoppable.” Rassie Erasmus. Applying this principle and by amongst others putting our differences, titles, public esteem, and power games aside, then together we will succeed….