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The City’s Active Citizen video series for the Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF) review process is now available. The videos are available in: ✅ English ✅ isiXhosa ✅ Afrikaans Additional videos covering various thematic areas will be released throughout the MSDF review process. Share these videos to raise awareness and encourage meaningful public participation in shaping Cape Town's future spatial development.

The western leopard toad breeding season is here, so please take extra care on Kommetjie’s roads – particularly along Benning Drive, where toads tend to cross. Slow down and keep an eye out for toads on the road, especially after dark and during wet weather. A few extra seconds can make the difference between life and death. If you see a toad crossing the road and want to help, please move it in the direction it was already travelling. Swimming pools can also be a hindrance

(c) Alan van Gysen Are you a Kommetjie resident who wants to play an important role in baboon management? If so, we’re inviting you to express your interest in serving as Kommetjie's volunteer representative on the Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group (CPBAG). The role offers an opportunity to strengthen communication between the Kommetjie community, the KRRA and the City of Cape Town as work continues to improve baboon management across the Cape Peninsula. The CPBAG was esta

The City of Cape Town has appealed to members of the public for information following the illegal shooting of a pregnant female baboon from the Slangkop troop.

Meet the western leopard toad and other frogs at the Skilpadsvlei pond in Kommetjie on Saturday, 25 July at 5.30pm. This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the western leopard toad during breeding season while also discovering more about several frog species. Dress warmly and bring a torch. Contact Alison for more info on 0827716232.

Mandela Day – Saturday 18 July – once again reminded us that small acts of service can make a meaningful difference. Across Kommetjie and Ocean View, people dedicated their time and energy to caring for people and the environment. Beach clean up On Long Beach, volunteers combed the sand with sieves, removing a whole lot of plastic from the beach. Ongoing effort is required to keep the beach clean so do your part when visiting it. Green neighbours KRRA also supported the Mand

Planting Cape Flats Dune Strandveld is part of an ongoing effort to restore indigenous biodiversity in the area while improving habitat for local wildlife

(c) Alan van Gysen Some of you may know Sarah Geline for her efforts in the KRRA’s Social Fabric team, but she is also the secretary of the Ocean View Community Police Forum (CPF) – and now takes on the newly created KRRA-CPF liaison role. As the liaison, Sarah will provide administrative support to the CPF chairperson and provide representation from Kommetjie. Sarah is eager to encourage greater communication and collaboration between KRRA, SAPS, Komwatch and CPF – and is

Residents, landowners and interested parties are encouraged to register on the Spatial Planning Database by 25 July 2026 to receive updates and participate in upcoming district engagements.

There are many nature-based activities to get involved with in upcoming weeks, so be sure to mark the dates in your calendars. Saturday 4 July: Fynforce and the KRRA Environment Group will host a fynbos restoration morning from 9-11am in the open space east of Wireless Road – where a great deal of progress has already been made. Work options include: bed clearing weeding planting alien removal path widening watering tree planting and care bench building general titivating (fo

The photo was taken by Miguel Howell at the official opening of the pathway The new pathway connecting Kommetjie to Ocean View along Kommetjie Road is an important victory in the ongoing campaign to make our streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Measuring 3m wide and 2km long, the new pathway comes after a collaborative effort from KRRA, South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD), Ocean View community leaders, Gerhard van der Horst of Red Cliff Property Developers,

Photo by Alan van Gysen Whether you’re a long-time resident, renter, property owner or business owner, your voice matters – but don't miss the deadline to have your say. We have a quick, anonymous two-question survey to find out what you love about our beautiful village and what needs improvement. Your collective thoughts will guide our input into the City's District Spatial Development Plan for 2028. ⏱️ Takes just 5 minutes! 🗓️ Closes: June 20 Tap here to share your view. T

Residents of Kommetjie are invited to the KRRA Annual General Meeting Wednesday 20th May at the Kommetjie Christian Church in Lighthouse Rd, 6:30 for 7pm. Lots to report back about and to discuss! Expect updates on property pressures, rates ramifications, maintaining the social fabric of our community, environmental endeavours, disaster preparedness, baboons and biodiversity, walking more and driving less, and more. We will also be encouraging members of the community to get

In Part 4 of our Summer Wildfire Safety Series we focus on recovery, which means up-to-date insurance and a clear record of your property to make the rebuild that less stressful. Summer might be over, but all five parts of this series will serve as your go-to resource for the future! :)

See this video of a talk by Reagan Rubain, an Ocean View mosaic artist, on the significance of the Wag 'n Bietjie benches that were unveiled in Kommetjie last year at an event hosted by the KRRA Social Fabric team, in association with the District Six oral history documentary team, Simon’s Town Museum, and Fish Hoek Museum.

In Kommetjie, we love our proximity to the mountain and the fynbos, but as we know all too well, that beauty comes with a seasonal risk. When a wildfire threatens, you may have only a few minutes to react. In Part 3 of our Wildfire Safety Series, we see a packed Go-Bag is important

In an indication of the concern Kom residents have about development in the village, the public meeting on Tuesday 11 March to consider the Spar development this week attracted a large gathering. The meeting was hosted and facilitated by Mike Smit (KRRA Treasurer), who explained that the purpose of the meeting was to provide residents with an opportunity to hear directly from the developer and the proposed SPAR operator, ask questions, and gather information regarding the pro

On 8 March, the Kom FynForce riders take on the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Not just for the finish line. For the land we love. 🌿 INVASIVE ALIEN PLANTS ARE CHOKING OUR FYNBOS They steal water. They destroy biodiversity. They fuel wildfires. We are fighting back. 💥 YOUR R110 MAKES IT REAL 10 donations of R110 = 2 workers + 1 chainsaw = 1 full day clearing alien vegetation That’s restoration. That’s protection. That’s action. 💛 EVERY RAND COUNTS Every pedal stroke counts. Every

After at least 7 years of delay during which time KRRA has contacted developers, Spar, architects and the City with minimal or no response, we now have a set of updated plans for the proposed SPAR shopping centre just east of our traffic circle. These are out for comment until the 23 March 2026 as departures from the building regulations are being applied for and have to be dealt with before construction can begin. Departures from building regulations mostly concern the entr

The Kommetjie Residents and Ratepayers' Association (KRRA) is deeply concerned by an incident in Kommetjie yesterday that saw a security guard strike a young resident of Ocean View in the face with a pistol, which required medical attention at Fish Hoek Hospital.