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(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.

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In Part 2 of the KRRA Summer Wildfire Safety Series, we look at ways to reduce the threat of veld fires encroaching on our property to limit damage and danger to buildings, people and pets.

A special meeting was convened recently on the sewerage leaks facing Ocean View and Kommetjie, which was well attended by concerned residents. Here is a summary and a full minutes of the meeting. Thanks to this summary by Lizelle Wagner: Councillor (Simon Liell-Cock) explained that a significant portion of the problem has been caused by people deliberately putting objects into the sewer system, particularly in Ocean View. Items found in the pipes include drainpipes, ladders,

NSRI Signage Replaced & A New Safety Buoy Installed A big thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Clear NSRI signage has been replaced, and a new buoy is now in place to help keep swimmers safer along this stretch of coast. Special thanks to Cameron James from The Last Word — who recently helped rescue two swimmers in trouble — for lending Mike Smit a hand. Local action, real impact. KRRA is volunteer-led and powered by community care. Projects like this only happe

There will be a public meeting regarding sewage spillage and river health concerns on Wednesday 21 January at the Kommetjie Primary School Hall starting 6pm.

The Kommetjie Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association (KRRA) has endorsed a submission by the Sunnydale Ratepayers’ Association (SRA) that objects to plans for 32 dwelling units on Capri Common -- a Critical Biodiversity Area (CBA).

We’re currently facing two significant wildlife health risks along our coastline — Avian Influenza and rabid/aggressive seals — and together they create an increased safety concern for residents, pets, and wildlife.