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Kenton on Sea Ratepayers Association
Please note - water restrictions apply:
Our area has been subject to warmer restrictions since December 2017 and continue through to 2025. Please be water aware and conscious of your consumption thereof.
Water update 3 September
We previously monitored water supply through regular meter readings
Lack of service delivery: Response
Read now: Response to KOSRA correspondence regarding water, sanitation and recycling services
Lack of service delivery
Read now: Service Delivery Issue: Water, Sanitation and Recycling
Water Quality
Letter we sent to Ndlambe regarding water quality delivered to our homes
Thank You from KOSRA
Dear Kenton Community The KOSRA team would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who responded to our recent appeal for donations. We have been truly blown away by your generosity. These contributions are so important to our town, and they allow us to keep...
KOSRA Comment on IDP
This is the response back from Ndlambe to KOSRA submission and comments on the IDP Dear KOSRA Thank you for your submission — and for the time and effort that clearly went into it. I want to say upfront that I have read your document in full, and I must say — the...
Why donate to KOSRA
Kenton on Sea is more than just a destination, it is a sanctuary and our home.
Ndlambe Local Municipality: Request for Section 139 Intervention by Province
All community organisations and all people in Ndlambe are invited to comment on the DRAFT letter to the Premier of the Eastern Cape and interested government departments. • KOSRA LETTER FOR 139 INTERVENTION 14 DECEMBER 2025 DRAFT FOR COMMENT • NLM - Town meeting 29...
KOSRA report back on public meeting
Read now: KOSRA report back on public meeting 17 November 2025
KOSRA meeting with the Auditor General
Meeting was with the new senior Eastern Cape AG executive and AG’s Ndlambe audit manager.
KOSRA Objection to 24G Application
Read now: KOSRA Objection to 24G Application, Horseplay Area 10 Oct 2025
Ndlambe Joint Project Proposal
Read now: KOSRA - Ndlambe Joint Project Proposal SECTION 67
Letter to ndlambe regarding water crisis. Meeting on 29 September 2025
Read now:WATER CRISIS MEMORANDUM OF GRIEVANCES AND DEMANDS (005)
Letter from ndlambe to our first water meeting on 19 September 2025
Read now: KORSA LETTER
Dune update – Letter delivered to Rolly 12 August 2025
A coalition of local organisations has formally called on Ndlambe Municipality to address urgent lapses in the Environmental Authorisation and Maintenance Management Plan for our coastal dunes. The letter outlines legal concerns, proposed solutions, and the...
KOSRA, BRRAG, Chamber and Estuary Care release environmentally sound dune solution
EcoCoast Dry Bones Valley dune rehabilitation plan to Ndlambe Municipality
Response from Ndlambe with regard to our Feedback on the IDP and Budget 2025/26
Dear Kenton On Sea Rate Payers Association (KOSRA) Thank you for your participation in the public consultation process for the Draft IDP and Budget 2025/26. Please see: A formal response letter from the Municipal Manager, and An annexure outlining detailed responses...
Update on the draft budget sent to Ndlambe
Please find attached a formal response letter from the Office of the Municipal Manager, providing an update on the current status of KOSRA’s IDP/budget submission.Below is the reply from Rene Uren Dear Kevin, Thank you once again for your valued input on the Draft...
KOSRA comments on draft budget sent to Ndlambe
These comments relate to the Draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) which KOSRA received on Monday 7th April 2025 and which is also available on the Ndlambe Municipality website. Below is the reply from Rene Uren last week Dear Kevin Thank you for your submission on...
Water Crisis Meeting | update
After Ndlambe Municipality missed two out of three deadlines and reports, the following letter was sent to them on Thursday, February 13.
Dry bones valley dune management dispute
Maintenance Process halted A consultation process began with Ndlambe Municipality around the 18th of November 2023 when Ndlambe correctly engaged in moving sand to give the Howson family access to their property after the storms and tidal surges experienced during the...
Request to meet with the Auditor General regarding Ndlambe’s financials
KOSRA has conducted an analysis of the Annual Financial Statements of Ndlambe for the years from 2019 to 2023
Ndlambe – Municipality Financial Sustainability Index
KOSRA paid Ratings Afrika to perform/produce the MFSI on Ndlambe.
Refuse and Illegal Dumping
Illegal Dumping, convenience Blue Bins and Black Bag waste
August Newsletter
In this newsletter: road maintenance, valuations, the 2025 budget, news about the dune, water challenges we are facing, exciting news about recycling and so much more.
KOSRA donations appeal
Your town needs you! While we wait for contributions from Ndlambe, let’s help ourselves to carry on the good work of making Kenton-on-Sea the jewel of the Eastern Cape…
Recycling efforts in Kenton and surrounds
Kellis has brought a renewed energy to Bushman’s Recycling but he needs our support to make this difficult and challenging business work.
Get to know your KOSRA team
A group of skilled individuals working to better our town. Trust the team, trust the process.
Letter from KOSRA to Ndlambe
Questions and concerns in regards to the Ndlambe draft Budget and related issues.
Waste Recycling
The Recycling Trailer made its maiden appearance across the road from Buco on Tuesday 16 April.
KOSRA meeting with Ndlambe 23 Feb 2024
A constructive meeting was held online.
Donations appeal
All ratepayers should by now be aware KOSRA has changed its approach to representing the Kenton ratepayers by having free membership but at the same time expanding our functions to actively assist in areas where critical services are not being provided by others, and...
Ratepayer involvment in Infrastructure maintenance
As part of our initiative to try and assist with road and water network maintenance we have identified several areas where ratepayers can assist to facilitate maintenance and improve the utility of our public spaces and infrastructure. Read more here
Road maintenance planning
At the recent KOSRA AGM there was general agreement that ratepayers should become involved in funding and carrying out road maintenance in Kenton-on-Sea. KOSRA have collected a substantial amount of data on the roads in the town as well as their condition and are...
The KOSRA revolution
Dear Kenton-on-Sea ratepayers, We have some fantastic news to share with you! Following feedback from the AGM, KOSRA is going through a revolution: KOSRA membership is now free for all residents/ratepayers and all Ratepayers are automatically members of KOSRA. KOSRA...
Nuisance by-law
Hi Community Over this busy season please be aware of the Nuisance by-law. Apologies for the poor English but that’s how it’s written: CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES 3. Behaviour and conduct (1) No person may – (a) do work on or use any...
KOSRA Town Planning Policy
The principles adopted by KOSRA to the numerous town-planning, building and architectural matters that present themselves within Kenton-on-Sea are as follows: KOSRA is not a decision-making body but is required by Ndlambe Municipality to comment on applications for...
Maintenance and building updates
As the year comes to a close, so does the long list of repairs following the stormy weather. Middle Beach repair will be 99% completed today. Removed a massive amount of sand ensuring a larger parking area Kariega slipway repaired and Estuary Care will finish the...
Drought relief levy
We are receiving numerous complaints from ratepayers with regard to the drought relief levy
Keeping Kenton Safe
Living in a relatively low crime area is one of the many pleasures of residing or holidaying in Kenton.
Letter to Ndlambe Municipality – 27 Sept 2023
In our efforts to keep you updated on our efforts with Ndlambe Municipality please see latest correspondence following the meeting held on 21 September
Rates Billing Dispute – Valuation Changes SV 8
Response from Ndlambe following the recent valuation and rates meeting in the Kenton Town Hall.
Waste and Recycling update
Since the meeting end July 2023 the following developments have taken place and or materialised.
Dispute and letters of demand
Dispute to the Selective revaluation of Erven in Kenton-on-Sea
Survey results: Legal action against Ndlambe municipality
Analyses of the responses to the recent survey sent out regarding Ndlambe Services
