image: From left to right – Timothy Jantjes (Kouga Deputy Mayor), Nico Gouws (Kouga Fleet Manager), Theo Madatt (Kouga Electro and Mechanical Services Director), and Reinhardt Foley (Kouga Member of the Mayoral Committee for Electro and Mechanical Services) in this ‘Kouga Invests’ image.

Kouga – Kouga Local Municipality has bolstered its service delivery fleet with the recent procurement of a R5.1 million high-pressure drain cleaning jetting truck.

This state-of-the-art vehicle will play a crucial role in the cleaning of sewer and stormwater lines across the region, as well as in the ongoing maintenance of pump stations.

Advanced Suction

The new truck is equipped with advanced suction and jetting capabilities, making it ideal for removing blockages, dislodging built-up material, and performing preventative maintenance to minimise the risk of future obstructions.

Kouga invests, procures.

“This is the second jetting truck procured by the municipality. It is part of our continued commitment to improve infrastructure maintenance and service delivery,” said Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman. “It will significantly enhance our capacity to respond to sewer-related issues more efficiently and proactively.”

Kouga Municipality to install 32 solar lights to combat cable theft, improve safety

– To enhance community safety and curb cable theft, Kouga Local Municipality is set to install 32 solar-powered streetlights within the next two months.

The R300,000 project will focus on high-risk areas where conventional streetlights have frequently been targeted by criminals.

“These solar lights will be installed in locations where traditional streetlights are often vandalised or stripped for their cables.” Said Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman.

Public Safety

“By eliminating underground wiring, we provide a sustainable and theft-resistant lighting solution that improves public safety.”

Unlike conventional high mast lights that rely on the electricity grid and regular maintenance, solar streetlights are eco-friendly, low-maintenance, and operate entirely off-grid. They use solar panels to charge batteries during the day, powering energy-efficient LED bulbs at night.

“This technology not only reduces the strain on municipal resources,” said Bornman. “It also ensures uninterrupted lighting in vulnerable communities, making our streets safer and more secure for everyone.”

This is part of several other interventions to deal with cable theft.

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