PRESS STATEMENT: KwaDukuza Municipality Appoints Acting Municipal Manager
Dolphin Coast, KZN – 2 March 2026 – On Thursday, 26 February 2026, after much speculation, it was confirmed that the Municipal Manager of KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) has been placed on precautionary suspension.
Navigating the Valuation Roll: More Than Just a Number
Hello again to our Dolphin Coast property owners. As we discussed in our previous post from this series, the KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) 2026 General Valuation Roll (GVR) has been published on 13 February, and the window for inspection is now open. This roll will determine your property rates from 1 July 2026 through to 2030. […]
REFLECT, RECHARGE, RESET: DOCRRA in High Gear for 2026
The Dolphin Coast community can again celebrate a successful festive season thanks to the active collaboration of businesses, private security, civil society groups, and law enforcement. We also enjoyed a vastly improved electricity supply from the previous year, functional traffic lights at major intersections, and a successful safety and security operation – especially at our […]
KDM Finances: Grim Expectations for Mid-Year Results
The mid-year results for the current ‘25/’26 financial year are due to be published soon andresidents should brace themselves for what is bound to be a very unsettling state of affairs,largely caused by the failure of the KDM Electricity Business Unit to address soaring energylosses. Despite having reported to Council that a service provider had […]
Need to Know: 2026 Property Revaluations
The KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) is undertaking a General Valuation (GV) Roll project for properties, which will determine your rates from 1 July 2026. This revaluation is a legal requirement under the Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA) No. 6 of 2004. Understanding this process is essential to protect your rights as a property owner. What the […]