The Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality, in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), invites all residents, stakeholders, businesses, traditional leaders, community organisations, and interested parties to participate in the review and consultation process for several important draft policies and by-laws.
📘 Draft Policies and By-Laws Open for Public Comment
The Municipality has prepared the following draft documents for public review:
- Draft Informal Trading By-Law
- Draft Spatial Planning and Land Use Management (SPLUM) By-Law
- Draft Building Management By-Law
- Draft Outdoor Advertising By-Law
- Draft Housing Sector Plan
- Draft Vacant Stand Reclamation and Redistribution Policy
These frameworks aim to guide sustainable development, improve spatial planning, regulate land use, and strengthen local economic development (LED) within the municipality.
🗓 Public Participation Meeting
Community members are encouraged to attend the scheduled public meeting as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Time: 09H00
Venue: Koster Town Hall
All communities within Kgetlengrivier — including Koster, Swartruggens, Derby, Reagile, Mazista, Moedwil, and surrounding areas — are encouraged to attend and actively participate.
Public participation is a cornerstone of democratic local governance. Community input ensures that municipal planning and development reflect the needs, priorities, and aspirations of residents.
📄 Public Review Period
Copies of the draft policies and frameworks will be available for public inspection for a 30-day period from 20 February 2026 to 22 March 2026 at the following locations:
- Koster Town Hall
- Reagile Community Library
- Swartruggens Municipal Offices
- Borolelo Community Hall
- Derby Community Library
- Mazista
- Moedwil
✍️ How to Submit Comments
Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to submit written comments during the review period.
Submissions should be directed to:
Director: Planning and LED
Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality
P.O. Box 66, Koster, 0348
Email submissions:
📞 Enquiries
Mr Linda Phakathi
Tel: 074 415 8445
Email: lindaphakathi996@gmail.com
The Municipality appreciates the cooperation and valuable input of all stakeholders in shaping policies that will guide future development and service delivery.
Issued by:
Mr AE Pholose
Acting Municipal Manager
