Applications for Beach Umbrella Trading for the period 1 December 2024 to 30 April 2025 are invited by the Bitou Local Municipality, for scheduled sites along the coastal areas. 

Please open the attached advert for beach/area and number of traders for each beach.

 Important notice

 • Bitou Municipal Seasonal Beach Umbrella Project is a seasonal job creation initiative for unemployed people.   

 • The Municipality does not charge any rental/trading fee as it is a temporary job creation initiative  

Notice is here-by given of scheduled Ward based IDP Public Meeting in terms of Chapter 4 of the Systems Act. All community members are invited to attend the IDP Ward meetings as scheduled.

NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2024, AT 09H00 IN THE BITOU MUNICIPALITY’S COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IN SEWELL STREETBITOU MUNICIPALITY (WC047)

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 29A of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, No. 117 of 1998 (Act 117 of 1998) that a Special Council meeting of the Bitou Municipality is scheduled for Monday, 14 October 2024 at 09:00 in the Bitou Council Chambers.

Bitou Municipality and SEDA (Small Enterprise Development Agency) hereby invites SMMEs to apply for the Bitou/Seda Pop-Up Market. 

The Pop-Up Market is for SMMEs in retail, manufacturing of goods and the services industry. This is an opportunity for businesses to display their products and services at the Pop-Up Market. The Pop-up Market is scheduled for 29 November to 1 December 2024. The venue will be confirmed by no later than 15 November 2024. 

Application forms are available at the Bitou Municipality Economic Development office, No. 57. 

The Bitou Municipality once again hosted the annual Bitou Golden Games, an event aimed at promoting active aging, which has a positive impact on the health of senior citizens and disable people. These games are not limited to Bitou alone, as winners progress to regional, provincial, and even national levels, where local senior residents have consistently represented the area.

Bitou Executive Mayor, Councillor Jessica Kamkam, says the municipality has upped the ante in the drive to better the lives of its residents.

This statement comes as the contractor appointed to electrify the Qolweni Informal Settlement in Ward 3, goes on site this week. The contractor will be electrifying 104 new houses and performing 180 upgrades to existing meters.

Title:  The establishment of a LED Forum for the Bitou Municipality

Public Notice no: 250/2024

Publication Date: September 4, 2024

Erratum Date: October 17, 2024

In the original notice a due date of 16 September 2024, was publicized. The Bitou Municipality herewith extends the due date for nominations to serve on the Bitou Municipality’s LED Forum to 1 November 2024 - to ensure that broader participation on this economic platform is encouraged. 

Enquiries: Ms. T Sinxo      

APPLICATION FOR BITOU MUNICIPAL BEACH UMBRELLA PROJECT FOR THE PERIOD 01 DECEMBER 2024 TO 30 APRIL 2025

Municipal Notice No. 400/2024

Applications for Beach Umbrella Trading for the period 1 December 2024 to 30 April 2025 are invited by the Bitou Local Municipality, for scheduled sites along the coastal areas.

Beach/area                                                                          Traders per beach

Singing Kettle Beach (Near Enrico)                                          Team of 2

NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2024, AT 08H00 IN THE BITOU MUNICIPALITY’S COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IN SEWELL STREETBITOU MUNICIPALITY (WC047)

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 29 A of Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, No 117 of 1998 (Act 117 of 1998) that the Special Council meeting of the Bitou Municipality is scheduled for Thursday, 24 October 2024 at 08h00 in the Bitou Council Chambers.

Bitou Municipality proudly announces that it has retained Blue Flag status for six of its beaches: Robberg 5, The Waves, Nature’s Valley, Lookout Beach, The Dunes, and Singing Kettle.