The local community in Steytlerville can participate in harvesting 25 cm Spekboom cuttings from communal gazing areas. These cuttings are to be placed in bags of 200 and used for rooting in trays. This opportunity is part of a sustainable project led by KBH Carbon and supported by the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality.
Who it is for
residents of Steytlerville and local community members in Dr Beyers Naude Municipality
How to act on it
Organise into a collective and begin harvesting cuttings in accordance with the standard operating procedure, ensuring only small branchlets are pruned from above 0.5 m and most leaves remain on the plant.
Residents of the area can be appointed to conduct regular audits of the Spekboom harvesting process to ensure it follows the standard operating procedure. This role ensures sustainable practices and transparency in the project.
The public can participate in the consultation process for the draft budget of the Dr. Beyers Naudé Local Municipality for the 2021/2022 financial year. This includes providing feedback on proposed revenue, expenditure, service tariffs, and capital projects.
The Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality has approved its annual budget for the financial years 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028. This budget outlines revenue, expenditure, capital appropriations, and financial performance across various municipal votes and classifications.
The detailed capital budget, as outlined in Annexure C, has been approved. This includes planned capital projects and spending over multiple financial years, subject to implementation and funding availability.
Property rates and utility service tariffs (water, sanitation, refuse, electricity) have been increased effective 1 July 2025, as approved by the council. The increases are specified in the resolution and apply to all users within the municipality.
The approved annual budget, including detailed schedules of property rates and service charges, is available for public access at municipal administrative units and on the official website. This allows residents to view the financial plans and tariff changes implemented by the municipality.
Residents of Camdeboo Municipality may apply to graze their animals on designated camps within the municipality's commonage, provided they obtain written approval from the municipality. Approval is based on factors like current animal numbers, pasture condition, and the type and number of animals requested.
This is an application form for a job vacancy advertised by Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality. Applicants must complete the form with personal, qualification, work experience, and reference details to be considered for the position. The form is required to assess suitability for employment.
The public can access the approved First Adjustment Budget for 2022/23 and related documents, including resolutions under Regulation 25(3), as required by law.
Individuals or businesses interested in selling prepaid electricity in Graaff-Reinet or Aberdeen can register their interest by contacting the Budget and Treasury Office and providing their contact details and area of interest.
The Dr. Beyers Naudé Local Municipality is rolling out a new prepaid electricity service that allows users to purchase electricity via cellphone, online, banking apps, banking branches, or retail shops. The service will be implemented in phases, starting with Graaff-Reinet and Aberdeen.
residents of Steytlerville and Dr Beyers Naude Municipality
How to act on it
Be appointed by the community collective to serve as an auditor, monitoring harvesting practices and reporting compliance to KBH Carbon and the Municipality.
residents of Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen, Nieu-Bethesda, Willowmore, Steytlerville, Rietbron, Jansenville, and Klipplaat
How to act on it
Visit any of the municipal administrative units in Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen, Nieu-Bethesda, Willowmore, Steytlerville, Rietbron, Jansenville, or Klipplaat, or visit the municipal website
households with old Plessy meters, residents of Graaff-Reinet and Aberdeen, prepaid electricity users
How to act on it
No action required by end users; service will be activated automatically upon meter installation. Users may purchase electricity through various digital and physical channels once service is live.
