KOUGA – Kouga Local Municipality has taken a historic step in its efforts to curb illegal land occupation by formally appointing the Red Ants as an accredited service provider for the first time. The appointment, secured through a competitive tender process, marks a major reinforcement of the municipality’s land-invasion prevention strategy.
The Red Ants are widely recognised for their specialist security, protection, and asset-safeguarding services. Their introduction into Kouga’s safety framework will significantly bolster existing municipal security and law-enforcement capacity. Officials say this partnership forms part of a broader, proactive approach designed to protect public land, maintain order, and act swiftly when attempts at illegal occupation arise.
Kouga to Strengthen Land-Invasion Prevention
Under the new agreement, the Red Ants will support the municipality with court-sanctioned evictions, assist in the removal of illegal structures and unlawful occupants, and help prevent illegal electricity connections, vandalism, and land invasions. Their role will complement the work of municipal teams already active across the region.
Kouga Municipality has emphasised that the safety and security of residents remain central to its mandate. Strengthening operational capacity through partnerships with accredited specialists is viewed as essential to building safer, better-managed communities. The appointment of the Red Ants demonstrates the municipality’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting public assets through structured, lawful, and accountable interventions.
Municipal leaders say this move signals a renewed focus on early detection, rapid response, and coordinated enforcement. By investing in proven expertise, the municipality aims to ensure that communities across Kouga can rely on consistent, effective safeguards against illegal land occupation.
Recognised for their value in the community and ongoing support, the Red Ants are popular with many, and their hard work and actions under sometimes difficult conditions will be appreciated.
l can see the unformal settlements form my house.
it was never there