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Dr Beyers Naudé Local MunicipalityRef: https://www.bnlm.gov.za/documents?upf=dl&id=367

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Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

This is a municipal by-law enacted by the Camdeboo Municipality to regulate the use of commonage land for grazing livestock. It establishes rules for setting up grazing camps, requiring written approval for grazing, restricting access during closure periods, and imposing penalties for non-compliance. The by-law applies to residents and livestock owners within the municipality and remains in effect indefinitely.

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grazing permitOngoing

Grazing rights on commonage camps

Residents of Camdeboo Municipality may apply to graze their livestock in designated camps on municipal commonage land, provided they first obtain written approval from the municipality. Approval depends on factors like current animal numbers, pasture condition, and the type and number of animals proposed.

Who it is for: residents of Camdeboo Municipality who own livestock
How to act on it: Submit the prescribed form to the municipality for review and approval

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No person may keep or depasture any animal in a camp on a commonage without first having obtained written approval from the municipality.

Facts

Reference

https://www.bnlm.gov.za/documents?upf=dl&id=367

Parties

The by-law applies to residents and livestock owners within the municipality

Key Takeaways

Camdeboo Municipality
commonage
grazing approval
prescribed form
11 December 2006
Section 156 of the Constitution
Animal Identification Act, 2002
written approval required
ongoing availability
Camdeboo Municipality
Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act 6 of 2002)