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Kenton on Sea Ratepayers Association
Please note - water restrictions apply:
Our area has been subject to water restrictions since December 2017.
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,...
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...
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....
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
Feedback from Ndlambe municipal meeting held in Kenton on 14 August 2023
Call for inspection Of General Valuation roll for 2024 and Lodging of Objections
Update from meeting with Ndlambe dated 27 July 2023
RATES, ROADS and WATER: Click here to read
Ndlambe: Call for inspection of general valuation roll and lodging of objections
Please try attend the meeting:
Rates Ripoff in Kenton-on-Sea
KOSRA’s objection to the revaluation of our residential properties
Upkeep of Kenton
KOSRA assists the Ndlambe Municipality with the management and up keep of the tow paths.
Legal action against Ndlambe municipality
KOSRA are acutely aware of the intense sense of frustration that ratepayers harbour regarding the lack of service delivery from Ndlambe and excessive rates charges that Ndlambe has sought to selectively impose.
Kenton Update from KOSRA
An update on crime in our area, water, the camera fund and some well needed maintenance on the R72 by SANRAL.
SDF introduction
The Municipality managed to table the SDF for consideration earlier this year.
Comms with Ndlambe – clearing of towpaths
Our letter regarding the clearing of towpaths and various overgrown areas within Kenton on Sea.
Comms with Ndlambe – Waste and Recycling
Update on the regular communications we have with Ndlambe.
Comms with Ndlambe – Rate increases
Please find the correspondence between ourselves (KOSRA) and Ndlambe. We will keep you updated on the next steps.
Quick update – KOSRA communications
For those of you who do not follow 365 regularly, we thought you may be interested in this quick update.
KOSRA objection to rates increase
Please click here to read KOSRA’s document compiled on behalf of the ratepayers. Thank you for all the responses received. The above is a very good example of the effort made by KOSRA in representing the rate paying residents of Kenton on Sea. If you’ve not yet...
Water update December 2022
BRRAG, KOSRA, Chamber of Business and Tourism and Estuary Care established a combined representative body.
Kenton-on-Sea spacial development framework (SDF)
KOSRA received the review of the SDF on 18 December 2022.
Waste recycling request
Recycling to facilitate Domestic Recycling Collection at your doorstep.
Waste
Please spend the time and energy sorting your waste between what is recyclable and what is not.
KOSRA is looking for a volunteer to join our team.
The role is vital to help keep track of incoming funds and membership fees.
Siyakhathala
Siyakhathala is a Marselle and Ekuphumleni Township project, supported and encouraged by the local Christian, business and charitable communities to provide food security to all residents.
Update – Development at Kenton Entrance
As promised please find plans and 3D aerial view of the garage entrance.
Submission to the Ndlambe Municipality regarding the Dune issue
Perceptions, concerns and opinions relating to the lower Bushman’s estuary, the estuary mouth and the highly mobile dune systems east and west of the mouth have been in dispute for over three decades.
