Access & Influence: DOCRRA’s Submission on the Local Government White Paper Review
The Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association (DOCRRA) has submitted several proposals to the Government for the reform and strengthening of municipal and district systems as part of the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government. The White Paper set out the broad principles on which local government would work in the democratic […]
KORA Partners Unite in the Municipal Demarcation & Ward Delimitation Process
The KwaDukuza Organised Residents Alliance (KORA), of which DOCRRA is a keystone member, has made an official submission to the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) as part of the ward delimitation public participation process.
Strength in Numbers: KDM Respond to Historic Imbizo Turnout
The imbizo at the end of April, for the Dolphin Coast, was an unprecedented show of solidarity with over 600 residents turning up to make their voices heard. And those voices did not fall on deaf ears…the event sparked widespread media coverage and debate and led to several budget concessions with both fiscal and practical implications.
Taxi Vigilantism: Guidelines for the Transport of Employees & Other Passengers
Due to the number of Taxi vigilantism and intimidation incidents that have occurred over the last year, DOCRRA provided reporttaxi@docrra.co.za for the reporting of these incidents by the community. Summary reports have already been handed over to both Col. Xulu at SAPS and ED for Community Safety, Cecil Viramuthu.
This issue appears to be raising its head again and no taxi association has the right to police the mode of transportation being used by citizens. DOCRRA is committed to addressing this situation to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.
Press Release: An Open Letter to the Councillors of KwaDukuza Municipality
We write today to address the unfortunate events that transpired last week Tuesday, 20 May at the ‘25/’26 IDP/Budget Imbizo for Nkobongo, Shayamoya, and Shakaskraal (wards 8, 28, & 23) as well as the wider, growing trend of disparity in municipal governance between communities to the east vs. the west of the R102, beyond their geographical location. Deeper and more sinister practices of municipal capture and the deliberate suppression of community voices have taken root, which can no longer be ignored.