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KOUGA EXPRESS | THURSDAY 22 DECEMBER 2016
‘Yellow caps’ to replace illegal car guards at JBay A new breed of car guard will be out and about on the streets of Jeffreys Bay this Festive Season.
others had been submitted for vetting. “If they receive security clearance, they will be trained by local security companies and registered with PSIRA. In the meantime, they are being monitored closely so as to ensure they are sober and presentable. If any of them step out of line, they know they will lose their caps immediately,” she said. The Kouga Council would like to encourage residents and visitors to refrain from tipping car guards who are not wearing the official yellow cap. “Let us support those who are making an effort to be presentable, polite and properly qualified to look after vehicles,” she concluded.
With their bright yellow caps, the 22 men and three women are Jeffreys Bay’s first official parking attendants under an initiative by the Kouga Council to clamp down on illegal car guards in the popular holiday town. “Car guards have been getting out of hand in Jeffreys Bay,” said Kouga Executive Mayor Elza van Lingen. “Shortly after the election, we promised residents that we would clamp down on illegal car guards. We are proud of the progress that has been made.” The project is being run by the Council in conjunction with the Jeffreys Bay SAPS and local security companies. The caps, emblazoned with the words “J-Bay Car Guard”, were sponsored by Smhart Security. The Mayor said four of the parking attendants had already been registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) while the fingerprints of the
Kouga Social Services Portfolio Councillor Danny Benson (front left) and Smhart Security boss Carl Trahms (front right) hand over the first official J-Bay Car Guard caps to David Johnny, Earthwell Dingani, Michael Witbooi and Brian Atties. PHOTO:SUPPPLIED
Water restrictions imposed across Kouga THE MOST
RESPONSIVE SECURITY IN KOUGA
J’BAY CENTRAL
082 718 5750
OYSTER BAY
ST. FRANCIS
082 921 7043
TSITSIKAMMA
082 523 0801 082 528 7828
HUMANSDORP
082 718 5746
KAREEDOUW
082 766 5449 076 045 6662
ASTON BAY
082 868 5839
STORMS RIVER
PARADISE BEACH
082 868 5839
PLETTENBERG BAY 082 061 7989
WAVECREST
082 738 4515
PATENSIE/HANKEY 082 304 3545 LOERIE/THORNHILL 073 326 7869
“OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL” ROCKLANDS JOUBERTINA DIAL-A-RESPONSE
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THE Kouga Council approved the immediate imposition of water restrictions across the Kouga region on Firday. Punitive tariffs are to be implemented from January 1, 2017. According to Kouga Executive Mayor Elza van Lingen, the following activities are prohibited under the restrictions. ) The use of hosepipes, sprinklers and drip systems ) The watering of gardens, lawns and grassed areas. ) The washing of paved areas, walls, roofs, buildings and similar structures, vehicles or other equipment ) The filling of swimming pools, paddling pools, fountains and ponds
Beurtwater dalk Kouga-streek se voorland ROSLYN BAATJIES
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) The connection of a hosepipe or any form of irrigation system to a tap supplying water from the municipal water supply system, except for fire-fighting purposes. Kouga Municipality receives the bulk of its water for domestic usage from the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. The decision to impose water restrictions and punitive tariffs follows on a mandate received by Kouga from the Nelson Mandela Metro that water usage needs to be cut back by 15%. Affected towns include Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis, Oyster Bay, Patensie, Hankey, Loerie and Thornhill.
TE midde van die toeloop van vakansiegangers is beurtwater dalk die voorland vir gewilde kusdorpe, soos Jeffreysbaai en Oesterbaai, as mense nie briek aandraai met hul waterverbruik nie. Laura-Leigh Randall, woordvoerder van die Kougamunisipaliteit, sê die watersituasie in Oesterbaai verbeter nie omdat inwoners nie saamwerk om water te help bespaar nie. “Ons lewer al water met twee 18 000 liter-
vragmotors aan die dorp. Dit neem ongeveer 45 minute om een vragmotor te vul,” sê sy. Die plan is om daagliks vier keer die 18 000 liter af te lewer terwyl die waterverbruik gemonitor word. “As die situasie nie verbeter nie, sal ons beurtwater instel,” sê Randall. Die inwoners van Wavecrest op Jeffreysbaai moes ook eergister gewaarsku word dat die watertoevoer in die boonste deel van Wavecrest onder geweldige druk is weens oormatige waterverbruik. Inwoners en vakansiegangers is nou deur die Kouga-munisipaliteit versoek om hul waterverbruik te verminder.
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Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Onions, Feta Cheese & Olives With Salad Dressing
SINCE 1980 AND STILL BUILDING…
Jeffreys Bay Resident since 1989
BUFFET - SELF SERVICE
* Grilled Prawns In Lemon & Butter * Deep Fried Calamari * Battered Mini Hake Fillets Gammon Slices * Beef Fillet Medallions With Sauce * Traditional Chicken Pie * Seasonal Vegetables * Pumpkin Fritters * Savoury Rice * Baby Potatoes In Garlic Butter * Baby Roast Potatoes
DESSERT: PLATED * Malva Pudding With Custard * Traditional Trifle * Ice-ceam & Chocolate Sauce Photos for display only
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Robert Neale - May: 083 264 7726 Anthony Williams: 082 699 1513 Lifestyle Centre JEFFREYS BAY Fax & A/H: 042-2920307 E-mail: jenantwill@telkomsa.net rnealemay@gmail.com WE ARE REGISTERED WITH THE FOLLOWING: • NHBRC Registration Number 13287 • Master Builders Association Number 4759 • Unemployment Insurance Act Ref No: 1434576/3 • Workmans compensation Fund Ref No: 0599-978-0500 • South African Revenue Service • VAT Number: 4500211489 • Company Registration CC: 2004/028786/23
Enjoy a walk on the beach BEACH Walks take place from the Main Beach in front of the dolphin statue in Jeffreys Bay to either Walskipper or Checkers beach and back at 08:00 every Saturday. The walk is weather dependent. Everyone is welcome. Contact Margot at 084 643 5379 to see if they are walking.
Geniet wateraerobieese klasse Policlinic wateraerobiese klasse en rehabilitasie-oefeninge in ’n binnemuurse, verhitte swembad vind elke Maandag, Woensdag en Vrydag plaas. Vir meer inligting, skakel Yolandé na-ure by 042 296 0454.
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Jeffreys Bay
FOUNTAINS MALL
TEL: 042 293 3000
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