The public is hereby notified that the Plettenberg Bay Rugby Field (Erf 1893) is not designated for the disposal of construction and demolition waste. Any unauthorised dumping of such waste materials on this property is strictly prohibited and may result in enforcement action in terms of applicable municipal By-Laws.

Please note, however, that infill with uncontaminated spoil material (sub-soil) may be considered under specific application and subject to strict conditions. Applications for spoil disposal must: 
• Be made in writing to the Bitou Municipality; 

Dear residents,

We regret to inform you that the Green Waste Disposal Facility is temporarily closed due to cleanup and mop-up operations following a recent fire outbreak at the site. The facility will remain closed until the end of April 2025.

Our goal is to thoroughly clean the area to ensure its long-term usability.

Notice is hereby given that the Kurland Community Hall is closed with immediate effect, due to the extent of ceiling repair work to be undertaken, the estimated time of restoration is projected to be at least 6 weeks. 

The Municipality appeals to all members of the public to refrain from any activity. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for understanding. 

MR. MBULELO MEMANI 

MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

Bitou Local Municipality

Dear Residents, 

This notification informs you of the official waste and recycling collection schedule for the year, with daily collections starting at 07h00. 

Any changes to these schedules will be communicated via our various channels. 

Should you require any additional information, please call the Bitou Customer Care Section toll-free at 0800212797 or use the alternative numbers provided on the poster. 

Notice is hereby further given in terms of Section 21 and 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) that the local community and affected parties are invited to submit comments or representations on the proposed amendment of the contract. The draft contracts and information statement summarizing the Municipality’s obligations in terms of the draft agreements are available for inspection on the municipal website, www.bitou.gov.za. 

CLOSING DATE FOR COMMENTS 

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 12 (3)(b) of the Local government: Municipal Systems Act (Act No. 32 of 2000) as amended and by resolution of Council of Bitou Municipality, that Bitou Municipality has approved the draft by-law relating to the Control of Undertakings that Sell Liquor to the Public. The Council Resolution, Item number C/4/177/04/24, taken at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 30 April 2024, recommended that the public be informed and encouraged to comment on this by law:

Please Note:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 12 (3)(b) of the Local government: Municipal Systems Act (Act No. 32 of 2000) as amended and by resolution of Council of Bitou municipality, that Bitou Municipality has considered and in principle adopted the draft By-law relating to Public Amenities. Council Resolution, Item number C/4/115/09/23 taken at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 31 October 2023, recommended that the public be informed and encouraged to comment on this by-law: 

Please Note: 

It was ululations, tears of joy and excitement as 20 Officers (POs) graduated from the Peace Officer programme in Bitou Municipality on Thursday, 9 November 2023. 

The Bitou Municipality is currently unable to provide yellow recycling bags. Our current supplier is unable to provide these bags used for the disposal of recyclable waste.

 As an interim measure, the municipality will use blue bags for recycling until yellow bags can be supplied.

Please note that the blue bags will not replace yellow recycling bags and is only an interim measure.

We thank you for your cooperation and value your patience and understanding.

Bitou firefighters not only won the hearts of many at the Toughest Firefighter Alive Competition at the weekend, but they also won numerous awards. 

The Municipality sent a generational mix to compete at this year's TFA-SA. 

This competition is based on the international Toughest Firefighter Alive Challenge, which falls under the umbrella event of the World Firefighter Games (WFG)