An Open Letter to Our Community - 5 March 2026.pdf

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Contact Details:

•Telephone: 044 533 5951
•Cell: 082 498 3133 / 083 628 9907
•Email: andre@vipbluestar.com / business@plettonline.com
•Facebook: Plettenberg Bay Chamber of Business - PBC

Contact Persons:

•Andre (Contact person - andre@vipbluestar.com)
•Secretary (business@plettonline.com)

Area of Activity:

Plettenberg Bay, Bitou Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Additional Information:

The chamber offers a funeral scheme for members and works in collaboration with Plett Tourism on matters
affecting the tourism and business sectors. The organization was particularly active in advocating for
business interests during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to represent business concerns on issues
such as infrastructure, service delivery, and economic development. Regular meetings and networking
events are held for members.

Contact Details

•Email: admin@kpoa.org.za
•Website: https://www.kpoa.org.za/
•Bank Account: Keurbooms Property Owners Association, Standard Bank, Plettenberg Bay branch

Contact Persons:

•Pieter Luttig - Chairman
•Kerry Schurmann - Committee Member (keischurmann@gmail.com )
•Additional committee members not publicly listed

Area of Activity:

Keurboomstrand, Bitou Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Additional Information:

Membership fees as of 2022 are R800 for individuals, R1500 for businesses, and R2000 for estates. The
KPOA is active in environmental matters including Keurbooms River and estuary protection, and
participates in public participation processes for local development. The organization works with the Plett
Environmental Forum and other local organizations on matters of common concern. The website is currently
under development with placeholder content, suggesting the organization is in the process of updating its
online presence.

Contact 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

Contact 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.

Contact 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