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)

Bitou Municipality is experiencing delays in refuse collection in New Horizons while collection in Kwanokuthula has been suspended for today.

Collection in Kwanokuthula will resume tomorrow (21 September 2023).

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Ms. Melony Paulsen
Director Community Services

Thousands of rands worth of liquor and expired food items were confiscated by Bitou Public Safety officials in collaboration with key law enforcement partners, including SAPS. 

This health and safety blitz is part of a campaign of keeping residents safe. 

On Friday, operations began in Witterdrift where two shops were inspected with a health inspector from Garden Route District Municipality. 

Expired food items including baby food, cool drink, chips and spices were confiscated and sent to the Bitou transfer site.