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#21
Bitou Social Development Forum (BSDF) / Information
Last post by admin - Feb 06, 2026, 09:20 AMContact Details:
•Email: secretary@bsdf.africa
•Website: https://bsdf.africa/
•LinkedIn: Available on website
Contact Persons:
Contact persons are not publicly listed on the website, but inquiries can be directed to the secretary email
address.
Area of Activity
Bitou Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa (all communities within Bitou)
Additional Information:
The Bitou Social Development Forum was established in 2023 and operates through sub-committees
focusing on key social issues. Membership is open to local organisations and stakeholders who wish to
contribute to addressing social challenges in the region. The forum provides a platform for coordinated
action and resource sharing among organizations working in the social development sector
•Email: secretary@bsdf.africa
•Website: https://bsdf.africa/
•LinkedIn: Available on website
Contact Persons:
Contact persons are not publicly listed on the website, but inquiries can be directed to the secretary email
address.
Area of Activity
Bitou Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa (all communities within Bitou)
Additional Information:
The Bitou Social Development Forum was established in 2023 and operates through sub-committees
focusing on key social issues. Membership is open to local organisations and stakeholders who wish to
contribute to addressing social challenges in the region. The forum provides a platform for coordinated
action and resource sharing among organizations working in the social development sector
#22
Plett Environmental Forum / Information
Last post by admin - Feb 06, 2026, 09:17 AMContact Details:
•Email: info@plettenvironmentalforum.co.za
•Cell & WhatsApp: 083 5737266
•Website: https://plettenvironmentalforum.co.za/
•Registered Address: 38 Hanois Crescent, Plettenberg Bay 6600, South Africa
•PBO Number: 930023744
Contact Persons:
Executive Team (2025):
•Rudi Martin - Chairperson (083 5737266)
•Basil Van Rooyen - Treasurer (082 556 7244)
•Chanel Visser - Secretary (072 317 2280)Page 6 of 9
•Oliver Rissik - Consultant
Area of Activity:
Plettenberg Bay and surrounding areas, Bitou Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Additional Information:
The Plett Environmental Forum is a non-profit organisation registered under PBO #930023744. Meetings
are attended by members including representatives from Bitou Municipality, Cape Nature, WESSA, Birdlife
Plett, SANParks, Nature's Valley Trust, ORCA Foundation, Eden to Addo Corridor Initiative, Ratepayers
Associations, various conservancies, and interested individuals. The forum has been particularly active in
monitoring water issues in the Bitou area, including the recent water crisis affecting the Keurbooms River
and the municipality's water supply.
•Email: info@plettenvironmentalforum.co.za
•Cell & WhatsApp: 083 5737266
•Website: https://plettenvironmentalforum.co.za/
•Registered Address: 38 Hanois Crescent, Plettenberg Bay 6600, South Africa
•PBO Number: 930023744
Contact Persons:
Executive Team (2025):
•Rudi Martin - Chairperson (083 5737266)
•Basil Van Rooyen - Treasurer (082 556 7244)
•Chanel Visser - Secretary (072 317 2280)Page 6 of 9
•Oliver Rissik - Consultant
Area of Activity:
Plettenberg Bay and surrounding areas, Bitou Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Additional Information:
The Plett Environmental Forum is a non-profit organisation registered under PBO #930023744. Meetings
are attended by members including representatives from Bitou Municipality, Cape Nature, WESSA, Birdlife
Plett, SANParks, Nature's Valley Trust, ORCA Foundation, Eden to Addo Corridor Initiative, Ratepayers
Associations, various conservancies, and interested individuals. The forum has been particularly active in
monitoring water issues in the Bitou area, including the recent water crisis affecting the Keurbooms River
and the municipality's water supply.
#23
Bitou 10 Foundation / Information
Last post by admin - Feb 06, 2026, 09:14 AMContact Details:
•Email (General): info@bitou10foundation.co.za
•Email (Manager): manager@bitou10foundation.co.za
•Email (Admin): admin@bitou10foundation.co.za
•Website: https://www.bitou10foundation.co.za/
•Physical Address: The Bitou 10 Foundation, c/o Ferreira & Partners Chartered Accountants, 86 Longships
Drive, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
•Postal Address: PO Box 2567, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
Contact Persons:
Board Members:
•Douglas Baartman - Chairperson
•Mlulami Faleni - Director (073 227 1517, mefaleni@gmail.com )
•Colin Wildeman - Director
•Jean Jullies - Director
•Dianne Kloka-Speight - Director
•Siposetu Kungeka - Director
•Ruby Chetty - Director
•Vijay Deena Moodley - DirectorPage 5 of 9
•Barbara Price-Hughes - Treasurer
Office Staff:
•Sooneela Naina - Manager (079 522 9804, manager@bitou10foundation.co.za)
•Madeleen Janse van Vuuren - Finance and Administration Officer (076 163 2488,
admin@bitou10foundation.co.za)
Area of Activity:
Plettenberg Bay and surrounding communities, Bitou Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Additional Information:
The Bitou 10 Foundation was officially launched on March 13, 2006, as an Association under Section 21 of
The Companies Act 1973, and was inaugurated by Naledi Pandor, then Minister of Education, on November
1, 2007. The organization originated from the Cadbury School Development Initiative (CSDI). As of
January 2026, the foundation is actively hiring for an Admin Officer position (permanent 3-day week). The
organization publishes an annual report detailing its activities and financial performance
•Email (General): info@bitou10foundation.co.za
•Email (Manager): manager@bitou10foundation.co.za
•Email (Admin): admin@bitou10foundation.co.za
•Website: https://www.bitou10foundation.co.za/
•Physical Address: The Bitou 10 Foundation, c/o Ferreira & Partners Chartered Accountants, 86 Longships
Drive, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
•Postal Address: PO Box 2567, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
Contact Persons:
Board Members:
•Douglas Baartman - Chairperson
•Mlulami Faleni - Director (073 227 1517, mefaleni@gmail.com )
•Colin Wildeman - Director
•Jean Jullies - Director
•Dianne Kloka-Speight - Director
•Siposetu Kungeka - Director
•Ruby Chetty - Director
•Vijay Deena Moodley - DirectorPage 5 of 9
•Barbara Price-Hughes - Treasurer
Office Staff:
•Sooneela Naina - Manager (079 522 9804, manager@bitou10foundation.co.za)
•Madeleen Janse van Vuuren - Finance and Administration Officer (076 163 2488,
admin@bitou10foundation.co.za)
Area of Activity:
Plettenberg Bay and surrounding communities, Bitou Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Additional Information:
The Bitou 10 Foundation was officially launched on March 13, 2006, as an Association under Section 21 of
The Companies Act 1973, and was inaugurated by Naledi Pandor, then Minister of Education, on November
1, 2007. The organization originated from the Cadbury School Development Initiative (CSDI). As of
January 2026, the foundation is actively hiring for an Admin Officer position (permanent 3-day week). The
organization publishes an annual report detailing its activities and financial performance
#24
Bitou Trust / Information
Last post by admin - Feb 06, 2026, 09:11 AMContact Details:
•Email: info@bitoutrust.org
•Telephone: +44 744 438 2270
•Address: 30 Kings Lane, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6JQ, United Kingdom
•Website: https://bitoutrust.org/
Contact Persons:
Contact persons are not publicly listed on the website, but inquiries can be directed to the general email
address.
Area of Activity
Bitou region (borders of Eastern and Western Cape Provinces, South Africa). The trust is UK-based but
supports organizations operating in the Bitou Municipality area.
Additional Information:
The Bitou Trust was established as a registered UK Charity in April 2017 to engage with South Africans in
the United Kingdom and support development initiatives in the Bitou region. Current projects include
Community Health Workers, Compassionate Care, First 1000 Days Project, and Conservation Corridor. The
organization is registered with the UK Charity Commission and operates by providing financial and strategic
support to registered public benefit organisations working on the ground in Bitou
•Email: info@bitoutrust.org
•Telephone: +44 744 438 2270
•Address: 30 Kings Lane, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6JQ, United Kingdom
•Website: https://bitoutrust.org/
Contact Persons:
Contact persons are not publicly listed on the website, but inquiries can be directed to the general email
address.
Area of Activity
Bitou region (borders of Eastern and Western Cape Provinces, South Africa). The trust is UK-based but
supports organizations operating in the Bitou Municipality area.
Additional Information:
The Bitou Trust was established as a registered UK Charity in April 2017 to engage with South Africans in
the United Kingdom and support development initiatives in the Bitou region. Current projects include
Community Health Workers, Compassionate Care, First 1000 Days Project, and Conservation Corridor. The
organization is registered with the UK Charity Commission and operates by providing financial and strategic
support to registered public benefit organisations working on the ground in Bitou
#25
Nature's Valley Ratepayers Association (NVRA) / Information
Last post by admin - Feb 06, 2026, 09:03 AMContact Details:
•Telephone: 044 531 6699
•Email: office@nvra.co.za
•Website: https://nvra.co.za/
•Postal Address: Nature's Valley Ratepayers Association, P O Box 222, The Crags, 6602
•Physical Address: 388 Lagoon Drive, Nature's Valley, 6602
•Coordinates: 33°58'35.76"S 23°33'46.35"E
•Office Hours: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 09:00 to 12:00
•Language: Fully bilingual (English/Afrikaans )
Committee Members:
•Doug Blaine - Chairman
•James Martin - Deputy Chairman
•Johann de Wet - Deputy Chairman
•Paul Richards - Committee Member
•Paul Vlaming - Committee Member
•Mark Langton - Committee Member
•Peter May - Committee Member
•Annamarie Kovacik - Office Manager
Area of Activity:
Nature's Valley, Bitou Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Additional Information:
The NVRA is managed by a committee of property owner representatives elected at the Annual General
Meeting, with members serving two-year terms on a voluntary basis. The financial year runs from July 1 to
June 30, and the suggested annual contribution for 2025/26 is R500 or more. The association has supported
the establishment of the Nature's Valley Special Rating Area, which came into effect in 2023. Nature's
Valley is surrounded by a national park and the Groot River estuary and flood plain, with the lagoon
frontage and coastal dune protected and managed via a Contractual National Park Agreement between the
NVRA, SANParks, and Bitou Municipality.
•Telephone: 044 531 6699
•Email: office@nvra.co.za
•Website: https://nvra.co.za/
•Postal Address: Nature's Valley Ratepayers Association, P O Box 222, The Crags, 6602
•Physical Address: 388 Lagoon Drive, Nature's Valley, 6602
•Coordinates: 33°58'35.76"S 23°33'46.35"E
•Office Hours: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 09:00 to 12:00
•Language: Fully bilingual (English/Afrikaans )
Committee Members:
•Doug Blaine - Chairman
•James Martin - Deputy Chairman
•Johann de Wet - Deputy Chairman
•Paul Richards - Committee Member
•Paul Vlaming - Committee Member
•Mark Langton - Committee Member
•Peter May - Committee Member
•Annamarie Kovacik - Office Manager
Area of Activity:
Nature's Valley, Bitou Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Additional Information:
The NVRA is managed by a committee of property owner representatives elected at the Annual General
Meeting, with members serving two-year terms on a voluntary basis. The financial year runs from July 1 to
June 30, and the suggested annual contribution for 2025/26 is R500 or more. The association has supported
the establishment of the Nature's Valley Special Rating Area, which came into effect in 2023. Nature's
Valley is surrounded by a national park and the Groot River estuary and flood plain, with the lagoon
frontage and coastal dune protected and managed via a Contractual National Park Agreement between the
NVRA, SANParks, and Bitou Municipality.
#26
Plett Ratepayers / Information
Last post by admin - Feb 06, 2026, 08:39 AMContact Details:
•Telephone: 082 970 7291
•Email: info@plettratepayers.co.za
•Website: https://www.plettratepayers.co.za/
Contact Persons:
EXCO Board Members:
•Tony Blignaut - Chairman
•Debi Nicholson - Legal and Council Matters
•Peter Pyke - Water
•John Williams - EXCO Board Member
•Stuart Comline - Town Planning
•Ted Waldburger - EXCO Board Member
•Margaret Marshall - Secretary
•Genevieve Frost - Treasurer
Area of Activity:
Plettenberg Bay (Plett), Bitou Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Additional Information:
The PBRRA's 2026 membership subscription is R600 per annum. The organization is particularly active in
monitoring water and sewerage issues, town planning matters, and the ongoing airport development saga.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 5:30 PM on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the
Piesang Valley Community Hall. Recent activities include meetings with Bitou Executive Mayor Councillor
Jessica Kamkam and municipal officials regarding the water crisis affecting the region.
•Telephone: 082 970 7291
•Email: info@plettratepayers.co.za
•Website: https://www.plettratepayers.co.za/
Contact Persons:
EXCO Board Members:
•Tony Blignaut - Chairman
•Debi Nicholson - Legal and Council Matters
•Peter Pyke - Water
•John Williams - EXCO Board Member
•Stuart Comline - Town Planning
•Ted Waldburger - EXCO Board Member
•Margaret Marshall - Secretary
•Genevieve Frost - Treasurer
Area of Activity:
Plettenberg Bay (Plett), Bitou Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Additional Information:
The PBRRA's 2026 membership subscription is R600 per annum. The organization is particularly active in
monitoring water and sewerage issues, town planning matters, and the ongoing airport development saga.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 5:30 PM on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the
Piesang Valley Community Hall. Recent activities include meetings with Bitou Executive Mayor Councillor
Jessica Kamkam and municipal officials regarding the water crisis affecting the region.
#27
Wards Bitou Local Municipality / 1) Bitou Local Municipality Ma...
Last post by admin - Feb 05, 2026, 07:31 PM123
#28
About Garden Route First / Expanded Constitutional Framew...
Last post by admin - Jan 30, 2026, 04:54 AM #29
Independent: Ward Councilors - Garden Route First / Dual Role of Councillor and Bu...
Last post by admin - Jan 26, 2026, 05:00 AMLegal Framework
The primary legislation is the Local Government:
Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, which includes the Code of Conduct for Councillors. This establishes that councillors must act in good faith, honestly, and in the best interest of the municipality at all times.
The Dual Role of Councillor and Businessperson in South African Law.pdf
The primary legislation is the Local Government:
Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, which includes the Code of Conduct for Councillors. This establishes that councillors must act in good faith, honestly, and in the best interest of the municipality at all times.
The Dual Role of Councillor and Businessperson in South African Law.pdf
#30
About Garden Route First / Re: Garden Route First Constit...
Last post by Jason - Jan 24, 2026, 09:58 AMGemeenskap grond gryping bekamp en grond aan Gemeenskap verken wat meent grond was
Government het baie voordeele ma op sekere deele kom dit nie in nie en verdrukking van op armes word verder vorseer!
Gelyke deel en insig op municipality se voordele en voorstelle
Die Bruinvolk het baie seer en teleurstelling steeds in die bors hulle versoek nie teenkanting nie ma net n regverdige deel
Government het baie voordeele ma op sekere deele kom dit nie in nie en verdrukking van op armes word verder vorseer!
Gelyke deel en insig op municipality se voordele en voorstelle
Die Bruinvolk het baie seer en teleurstelling steeds in die bors hulle versoek nie teenkanting nie ma net n regverdige deel