KOSRA is well aware of the on-going and ever-escalating water crisis as a result of Amatola Water being unable to supply water adequately.
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We’ve asked before, we’ll ask again
Please, please stop paying ‘car guards’!
Town planning matters
The new section is live! We hope you will find this new page useful.
Watch this space
We will publish on our website each application we receive from the municipality for information purposes only
KOSRA’s ultimate goal is ‘zero incidents’
KOSRA is a leading contributor to the Kenton Community Camera Fund and we continue to work closely with SAPS, Hi-Tec Security and the Night Watch and Neighbourhood Watch teams…
We’re on it!
Being a member of the KOSRA committee means dedicating a good proportion of a working day to protect YOUR community’s rights.
Community Camera Fund
The Community Camera Fund is run by a committee of dedicated locals
Water alert!
Current water levels in the reservoirs are below 20% and there major problems at the RO plants and Diaz boreholes.
A new car guard for Kenton CBD
We’re sure you’ll all be pleased to know that the Chamber of Business (COB) and some individual members have sponsored a permanent security guard to patrol Kenton’s CBD.
Recycling in Kenton
Recycling remains a frustrating and challenging concern for KOSRA.
Sand Dune Update
We are pleased to report that a meeting was held on 18 February 2021 with senior officials of Ndlambe regarding possible alternative solutions to the Kenton sand dune
KOSRA loses a key player
The KOSRA Committee is sad to announce the untimely death of a dear friend and colleague.
Let’s not jump to conclusions – Assurances by Ndlambe validated
Ndlambe Municipality went out of its way to investigate and respond to the media frenzy regarding two “sewage incidents” that allegedly took place on successive days this week.
Recycling in Kenton and surrounding area
In order to make recycling feasible, we need everyone in the greater Kenton area to recycle
Domestic waste – Where to dump – and when to dump!
Domestic waste, household waste, garbage, trash: no matter what we to call it, we all have to get rid of it.
KOSRA urges all residents to take great care!
KOSRA shares the deep sense of sorrow and outrage felt by all concerning the tragic murder of 23 December 2020.
COVID restrictions: Important notice from Ndlambe
Take note of this important notice regarding parking areas adjacent to the sea beaches, the curfew and fireworks.
The “Great Dune Debate”
The “Great Dune Debate” took place at the KOSRA AGM between Kenton Sand Dune and Nature Association and Estuary Care.
KOSRA committee for 20/2021
As we welcome in the New Year, KOSRA will be welcoming a new, duly elected committee for 20/2021.
Unlawful river and public spaces closure
KOSRA’s URGENT response to unlawful river and public space closure.
Closure of beaches in Eastern Cape
In response to the beach closures, KOSRA sent a letter to the Honourable Minister, President, Premier, Municipal Manager and Mayor:
Buzzer App
Hi-Tec Security Coastal and Hi-Tec Security are excited to announce the launch of the Buzzer App in our area!
Water restrictions/update
Water restrictions from 10am – 2pm and again from 10pm – 4am. Effective immediately.
New Chairman lights the way for KOSRA
The KOSRA Executive Committee wish to advise that KEVIN VAN HUYSSTEEN was elected as the new Chairman of KOSRA at a meeting held on 1st December 2020.
KOSRA AGM Reports & Virtual Zoom 2020
As the date for our AGM draws closer and closer, we wish to notify all members that the KOSRA reports have been published and are available to you online.
KOSRA’s 57th AGM goes DIGITAL
All members are invited to our AGM
Camera Fund – newsletter October 2020
The Community Camera Fund was started in 2011, to answer the ground swell of crime in our entire area, being, Kenton, Merryhill, Riversbend and Boesmans.
KOSRA Statement
Readers are advised that George Poole has resigned as Chairman and as a member of the Committee with effect from 19 October 2020.
Beaufort Street
KOSRA has been notified by the Ndlambe Town Planning Department of an application to consolidate two vacant plots on the northern side of Beaufort Street, abutting on the Spar property.
More on the proposed service station
KOSRA was asked by Talk of the Town to appear on their weekly video show last week. Here we addressed the hair-raising topic of SANRAL’s proposed service station at the entrance of our beloved, small coastal town Kenton On Sea.
Media statement 13 October
Reported daily cases of Corona Virus are on the decline, however we need to guard against a second wave
Review of spatial development framework
KOSRA has been asked by Ndlambe Town Planning department to clarify this matter.
Notice of intention to review the Ndlambe Spatial Development Framework and request for interested and affected parties
With current and future development proposals in Kenton constantly referred to the Town Planning Portfolio of KOSRA, it is up to us to identify areas of concern common to all residents and ratepayers and to work together to promote cohesiveness and fairness, within our community.
Soup Distribution & Recycling Project organised by members of St David’s Anglican Church
Siyakhathala is a Marselle and Ekuphumleni Township driven project, supported and encouraged by the local church and community, to provide food security to all residents.
Kenton Crime on the Rise
Here are the latest crime stats from Hi-Tec Security Coastal, for the month of September 2020, for Kenton-on-Sea, Bushman’s, Riversbend and Merryhill.
Water Scarcity Looming this Festive Season
In preparation for the busy festive season, we encourage all residents and business owners to purchase and install water storage tanks if they haven’t already done so.
Sudden Pizza Heat
KOSRA has suddenly been inundated with vehement e-mails from numerous property owners in the area near Main Beach.
Kenton Security Update & Funding
So far this year – and this is according to HiTec stats – we have had 62 incidents. That equates to 7,75 incidents per month.
Car Guards Update
This is one of our many controversial topics. The fact remains that no matter what we do, they remain.
Media release: 25 Aug
Ndlambe Municipality COVID-19 joint operations committee
….. work at the crossroads?
The applications to the various authorities for a new service station at the entrance to Kenton continue.
Ekhupumleni Milk Distribution
This is the last of the 32,000L of milk that was donated and distributed to residents of Ekuphumleni.
Media Statement 28 July
As at 28 th July, there are a total of 688 confirmed cumulative Covid-19 positive cases in Ndlambe. There are presently a total of 115 active cases; and 570 patients have recovered, and sadly we offer our sincere condolences to the families of 3 members of our community.
Some R72 traction at last
Since last year, KOSRA has written several letters to SANRAL (The South African Roads Agency Limited), expressing concern at the dangerous situation and the number of accidents and fatalities on the R72 in the Kenton/Boesmans/Marselle area.
Good news – especially for cyclists and pedestrians
KOSRA wrote to the consulting engineer employed by the Eastern Cape Provincial Roads Department, expressing concern about the bush and grass encroaching on the roadway on the R343 between Kenton and Salem.
DA: Closing in on corrupt tenders
Closing in on corrupt tenders. We have received the following message from the DA
Coastal Kindness: for COVID-19 support & assistance
A group of busy people who are not prepared to sit back and wait for the worst to happen…
Media statement: Ndlambe municipality & Covid-19 Joint operations committee
Media release: 21 July 2020
Car guards in Kenton
In terms of the Municipal By-Laws, car guards must be licensed by the Municipality to operate.
Food Aid Update
After 3 tranches of delivering food aid to Ekuphumleni during the lockdown periods, the position of the Food Aid Fund, as at 23 June is set out below.
The proposed new garage at the entrance to Kenton
The proposed new garage at the entrance to Kenton. Many of our ratepayers are probably wondering what has transpired with regard to this project.
Ndlambe media statement | service delivery
The Municipality wish to inform the residents that we will be closing the majority of our offices.
The Water Saga
A recent meeting with Amatola revealed that there were 3 main causes for the water problems we experienced over the weekend of 7 June.
Food aid – the good, the bad and the ugly
Last week we completed the food parcel delivery for this part of the project.
To set the record straight
Some of you who contributed so generously to KOSRA’s Food Aid Fund may have looked at recent posts on Kenton Rotary’s Facebook page.
Relief fund | Contributions
The total contributions to the KOSRA Food Aid Fund as at Friday, 8th May were R548 835,40.
Water update May
You might have heard that Amatola has been put under “Administration”. There is a big spat between Amatola’s CEO Ms Vuyo Zitumane (Ex CEO!) And the Minister of water affairs Lindiwe Sisulu.
Relief fund update | Week 2, Day 4 & 5
At the end of cycle 2, KOSRA would have provided 2347 food parcels in total!
Kenton Sand Dune Association
A group of residents who may be adversely affected by the build-up of the sand dune at the car park at the southern end of Westbourne Road…
Relief Fund Update – 2nd week
Due to the enormous generosity of the residents of Kenton and the commitment of our project team from Ekuphumleni plus the members of the Kenton security initiative…
An update on water
At long last, almost four months late, the Amatola RO plant has been completed. The maintenance contractor is still under contract so will be around for another year.
KOSRA COVID-19 Relief Fund: Feedback
Let’s take stock of this remarkable community achievement. Day 1 to 5 of our community outreach.
Covid-19 Screening Form
The Eastern Cape Department of Health requires everyone living in Ndlambe at the present time to complete a COVID19 screening form.
Back to the R72 and the Garage
At last, in response to numerous communications by KOSRA to various officials at SANRAL, Africoast Consulting Engineers has been appointed by SANRAL to carry out a road safety investigation of the R72, including the section through Kenton-on-Sea.
KOSRA Covid-19 Relief fund | Distribution & Selection
We knew you would but THANK YOU, thank you to all the generous Kenton residents who have donated to the KOSRA Covid-19 Relief Fund already.
Covid-19 Relief Fund
We anticipate that when the lockdown starts to really bite, some members of our community, especially those in Ekuphumleni will become short of resources and be unable to buy food.
For Non-permanent residents
We have just entered Day 1 of 21 days of lockdown, a necessary intervention if South Africa is to successfully slow the spread of COVID-19 infections.
Security in the time of COVID-19
The immediate problem I see with this ‘lockdown’ is that there are no clear and distinct guidelines; everybody seems to be interpreting the guidelines the way that suits them best.
Coronavirus – Xhosa information sheet
Xhosa information on Coronavirus and precautions to take. A fact sheet for you to print and distribute.
Update on the garage at the entrance to Kenton
We have been advised that the application for subdivision and reconsolidation has been approved.
Middle beach wall update
It appears that the Ndlambe Municipal Manager has been on annual leave so KOSRA’s letter.
Invasive alien plant species update
Madera vine is on the rampage! We appeal to all residents to please check your garden and spray when necessary. Thank you
Loadshedding Suspended for RO Plant
After several meetings with Amatola Water a successful application was made to Eskom for this relief.
Middle Beach Wall
Middle Beach Wall & The Unqualified Contractor… Similar to the Talk of the Town report on the RO plant in Port Alfred – starring the same ‘Julius’?!
Coronavirus COVID-19
The National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICD) in South Africa has a clearly laid out plan for the testing, control, management and treatment of suspicious and proven cases.
It left us with a nasty smell
Whilst the Buzz Bar, on Middle Beach during the festive season, provided a great view and decent refreshments it left quite a lot to be desired.
Health hazard for local residents
Following several complaints by Kenton residents regarding the location of the Municipal Skips…
Garage at the entrance to Kenton – update
KOSRA lodged an objection early in July 2019 to an application for the subdivision and consolidation of the three erven involved.
KOSRA reconstructs middle beach braais
You cannot have failed to notice the unsightly broken and tumble-down braais on the approach to Middle Beach.
Water issues
Apart from the ongoing water issues that KOSRA reports on regularly, representatives from our committee also attend the Ndlambe Ratepayers Forum (NRF), a federation of all the Ratepayers Associations in Ndlambe.
Please turn it off
KOSRA appeals to all non-resident home owners in Kenton to turn off their municipal water supply at the mains when they vacate their houses.
Pick it up – dog poo!
KOSRA has been trying hard to change the culture on the beaches and pavements of Kenton.
Open gardens in Kenton
October 2020 is going to be an exciting month for gardeners in Port Alfred and Kenton-on-Sea when 15 carefully selected and diverse gardens will be on show for everyone to see!
Shothole Borer Beetle (PSHB)
The Polyphagous Shothole Borer Beetle was first discovered in South Africa by the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) team, University of Pretoria in 2017.
Rotary award for KOSRA
We are most grateful to the Rotary Club of Kenton for awarding them a ‘Community Vocational Award 2020’
Let it shine
Redmond’s next mission is to document and report all the non-working street lights in Kenton.
It’s only R150!
We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to the few businesses in Kenton who contribute to the Security Fund and a BIG THANK YOU to those individuals who make their regular donations.
Crime Stats December
The Festive Season is usually synonymous with crime spikes, but by being tough on crime we are very happy and proud to report an extremely low crime Festive Season period!
Bottles galore
Bushmans Recycling Depot is very short of recyclables, especially glass bottles. It may be a bother for you to sort your plastics and cardboard but surely you can deliver glass and cardboard boxes!
Remedial action: water crises Ndlambe
A Joint Operations Committee (JOC) has been established to manage and look for remedial action on the water crises Ndlambe is facing.
Stakeholder water committee meeting
Notes from the stakeholder water committee meeting held on 12 December 2019
Reverse Osmosis Plant Upgrade
Amatola upgrade the Reverse Osmosis Plant at Bushman’s River Mouth
Reverse Osmosis Plant
As I was receiving mixed messages about the state of the RO Plant, I asked Redmond to arrange a visit for me.
Exploring our Estuaries
You are invited to the book launch of Exploring our Estuaries – Boesmans & Kariega
Water restrictions
Our area has been subject to water restrictions since December 2017.
Water Checklist
If you arrive at your holiday home and find that there is no water please carry out the following checks:
Remote jamming
Local residents pick up possible jamming activity in Kenton!
Understanding water in Kenton
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the water supply in Kenton. Redmond explains!
A new tower in town
MTN tower proposed for Kenton CBD.
Various urgent issues
We thought it right and proper to bring to your attention various issues that may have serious consequences for the forthcoming holiday season.