by SFT | Nov 4, 2026 | St Francis
What’s on this weekend is live music at the brewery and a sourdough and botanicals workshop feature on the local calendar this week, with golf at St Francis Links to follow on Monday.
(full St Francis Tourism events calendar)
Thursday Tunes with Henry Ate
Start the weekend early with Henry Ate at St Francis Brewery on Thursday, 5 November. The evening runs from 6:30 pm to 9 pm.
Event details
Sourdough and Local Botanicals
Dune Ridge Country House hosts a sourdough and local botanicals workshop on Saturday and Sunday, 7–8 November.
The workshop runs from 8:30 am to 3 pm, with the price listed at R2,000. Contact the venue for booking details and further information.
Workshop details
Coming Up on Monday
The Sunshine Golf Tour heads to St Francis Links from Monday, 9 November, to Thursday, 12 November. Listed event times are 8 am to 5 pm.
Golf event details
by SFT | Nov 4, 2026 | St Francis
Kouga Local Municipality has approved 5,339 building plans over the past five years, with an estimated construction value of more than R5.58 billion.
The approvals cover residential, commercial and other building projects across the municipality. This development supports local contractors, building professionals, suppliers and businesses.
Building plans and revenue
The approved plans have a combined estimated construction value of R5,583,043,550. The municipality also received more than R24.17 million in revenue from processing these applications.
These figures reflect continued investment in Kouga’s towns and communities. However, building plan approvals and completed projects represent different stages of the development process.
Completed building projects
During the same period, the municipality issued 4,036 occupancy certificates for completed projects with an estimated construction value of R3.39 billion.
An occupancy certificate confirms that a completed building meets the applicable requirements and can be occupied.
Inspections and building standards
The municipality also recorded 5,418 building application inspections over the five years, of which 3,843 were approved.
Through plan assessments and inspections, the municipality monitors compliance with building regulations and municipal requirements. These checks help maintain building standards and support structural safety as development continues across Kouga.
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