Press Release: Estate Electrical Task Team
In response to ongoing electrical infrastructure challenges that have significantly impacted homeowners, businesses, and the broader economy in the KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) region, a coordinated initiative involving leading North Coast estates has resulted in the formation of the Residential Estate Electrical Task Team. Emerging from initial engagements by Zimbali Estate alongside the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association (DOCRRA), the iLembe Business Chamber, and other stakeholders, the task team is a dedicated body committed to addressing infrastructure concerns and working towards long-term service reliability.
Your Municipal Watchdog: DOCRRA Oversight Contributions to the KDM ‘23/’24 Annual Report and Financial Statements
As a recognized stakeholder for the south of KwaDukuza, DOCRRA was again invited to participate in the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) proceedings following our written submissions and questions on the ‘23/’24 annual report.
DOCRRA Rejects Rates Increase: Our Submissions on the 2025/2026 KDM Budget
The DOCRRA Finance Subcommittee, chaired by Brian Botes, has been hard at work analysing the draft KDM budget for the coming financial year and we will be submitting a written objection to the rates increase, as well as other comments and suggestions, as we do every year.
Electricity Crisis Update: NERSA to Audit KDM and Other Developments
The North Coast community, and KwaDukuza residents at large, are witnessing the unfolding of unprecedented strides in co-governance between private and public sectors, as well as civil society, in the fight to solve this crisis. The appropriate municipal oversight bodies (NERSA and COGTA) have heard our call for intervention and are taking decisive action to hold our elected and appointed leaders to account.
People’s Score Card: KwaDukuza Municipality (2023/2024)
Following a thorough analysis of the KwaDukuza Municipality’s Annual Report and Annual Financial Statements, DOCRRA presents its People’s Score Card (PSC) assessment.