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Photo by Janet Heard Since KRRA’s Social Fabric team hosted the Heritage Gathering on 19 September, we have been sharing news and stories from the event. These include: The Legacy of Jacob Daniels, the water tower and Kommetjie Chip Snaddon’s story of the elephant mural and the Daniels family Alison Faraday’s presentation on protecting the Western Leopard Toads Adam Welz’s exploration of Kommetjie’s rich biodiversity John Cuthill discussing Kommetjie’s environmental history

Volunteers protect Kommetjie's natural spaces Kommetjie’s environmental heritage stretches back long before people began building homes here, and protecting it today means recognising the richness of the landscape around us, according to KRRA environmental manager John Cuthill. Five different vegetation types converge around Kommetjie, while the mountain’s geology provided sandstone caves and shelter. Freshwater came from the permanent river and springs flowing from the mount

Linnie Ash, a Kommetjie local, won the World Ladies Championship at the Kneeboard Surfing World Titles 2026, hosted during 22-30 August 22–30 at Itaúna Beach in Saquarema, Brazil. More than 100 surfers from 12 countries (South Africa, Australia, USA, France, New Zealand, Portugal, Brazil, the UK, Venezuela, Canada, Ireland and Mexico) competed for the top spot in categories ranging from juniors (up to 19 years old), pros, veterans and immortals (over 70 years old). Linnie to

Comment on the planning application for parking in the old Post Office development at 12 Huskisson Way A public notice has been issued for a planning application relating to the old Post Office site at 12 Huskisson Way, Kommetjie (Erf 2853) – specifically related to the issue of parking capacity. About the development The proposal is to redevelop the existing single-storey building into four storeys: Two ground floor restaurants Three first floor office spaces Two duplex res

Conservation writer and Kommetjie local Adam Welz shares his knowledge at the KRRA Social Fabric's Heritage Gathering (photo by Janet Heard) Kommetjie’s natural heritage is remarkably rich. Conservationist Adam Welz told a recent KRRA heritage gathering that the area supports an extraordinary diversity of plant life, much of which is increasingly squeezed by urban development. Adam has recorded 1,155 plant species within a three-kilometre radius of Kommetjie, using the iNatur

Senior librarian Kim Beukes, librarian Unathi Pori and senior library assistant Zaakiya Williams It always surprises me when I hear that some of our residents, new as well as long-standing, are not members of our local library! Granted, not all are avid readers, but what our library has to offer is so much more, writes Michelle de Rosnay, Friends of the Library Secretary. As most of us know, it is an incredibly warm and friendly community space, catering for all ages, from o

Alison Faraday, founder of ToadNUTs Western Leopard Toads spend much of their lives in gardens around Kommetjie, with the annual migration to breeding ponds taking place when conditions are right. At a recent KRRA heritage gathering, ToadNUTs founder Alison Faraday shared some of what residents can do to help protect them. The toads need access to gardens, so residents can help by making it easier for them to move in and out of properties. They also need somewhere to hydrate

Mikai Daniels, Malone Daniels and Michael Daniels – family of Jacob Daniels (c) Janet Heard In anticipation of Heritage Day on 24 September, the KRRA’s Social Fabric team hosted a heritage gathering on 19 September, bringing residents together to reflect on Kommetjie’s history, people and natural environment. A central theme was the history of the Daniels family, who lived in Kommetjie before being forcibly removed to Ocean View under the apartheid-era Group Areas Act in 1972

Jacob and Louisa Daniels – photo from Louisa Layters The decommissioned water tower in Kommetjie and the role of a long-time resident, Jacob Daniels, is among the topics of interest that will be explored during a heritage walking tour on Saturday 19 September. “This water tower was built by Mr Jacob Daniels (1900-1983) who lived here in Kommetjie with his family until they were forced to move in 1972 under the Group Areas Act.” These words are painted on the western side of

Find out more about one of Kommetjie’s special natural spaces with KRRA’s Social Fabric team on a guided walking tour of the vlei on Saturday 19 September in celebration of Heritage Day. Everyone is welcome, and the event is free. But please book a free ticket to help with planning. Meet at the sea end of Arum Avenue (nearest intersection: Kelp Avenue) from 10am, with the walk getting underway at 10.30am. Over the course of a gentle one-hour stroll, you’ll stop at points of i

For those of you who haven't heard the exciting news yet, Kommetjie resident Rick Treweek won an award in the Outstanding Emerging Media Program category at the Creative Arts Emmy Award on 5 September. The award was for Uncanny Alley: A New Day, a theatre production in virtual reality, which Rick's immersive studio Virtual Worlds Company co-created with Los Angeles-based Ferryman Collective. IMDB describes Uncanny Alley: A New Day as such: "In a world where tech giant Adaptiv

An alleged altercation between two residents concerning each other's attitudes and behaviours towards baboons was recently reported to the KRRA with a request to intervene. Firstly, while the KRRA greatly desires that we all live in harmony, it is important to stress that the KRRA is neither an investigative nor an enforcement organisation. Any resident who feels threatened themselves or is concerned about the wellbeing of another human or animal should contact the relevant a

The road is alive with the sound of heavy machinery and angry shouts of residents whose electricity got cut off or saw cherished curb-side trees or indigenous plants disappear. Though they started off as two applications, Wireless 1 and Wireless 2 (see maps below), it is easier to treat them as a single integrated development proposal. The 16-year-old reports make it clear that they are designed to function together, sharing access, services, refuse facilities, planning ratio

​Minutes of the 2026 Kommetjie Residents and Ratepayers Association AGM and the chair's report have been released. Download them below.

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