Media | Hermanus Ratepayers Association

The HRA needs you 🫵 … to renew or activate your membership!

30/01/2025

Being a member of the Hermanus Ratepayers Association (HRA) allows us to make your voice heard by representing you on important matters before the Overstrand Municipality and local government.

Who are the HRA

30/01/2025

The Hermanus Ratepayers Association (HRA) is one of the ten elected organisations representing the interests of the ratepayers resident in the geographical area of Ward 3 and part of Ward…

Resignation by the Conservation and Environment portfolio lead

08/01/2025

Aloma Jonker has resigned from the portfolio with immediate effect.

Hermanus Ratepayers Association (HRA) position on the De Mond tender process.

14/11/2024

The Hermanus Ratepayers Association share some of the concerns raised by the broader community around the lack of stakeholder consultation prior to the award of the De Mond and one…

National Blue Drop Awards – Overstrand Local Municipality SA’s Water Champion

01/10/2024

Overstrand Local Municipality is recognized as South Africa’s top-performing water service authority, earning eight prestigious Blue Drop awards and achieving an impressive 99.9% score.

Hermanus Monitoring Committee (HMC) – Feedback 12 September 2024 meeting

12/09/2024

The Preekstoel Water Treatment Works relies on both surface and groundwater to supply Hermanus with vital water resources. In this update, we cover the performance of the Gateway and Hemel…

Chairperson’s Update – August 2024

28/08/2024

Welcome to the Hermanus Ratepayers Association's journey of renewal. Following our recent AGM, we’ve embraced a fresh leadership team committed to ensuring Hermanus thrives amid evolving challenges. In this post,…

OM’s response to HRA commentary on 24/25 budget and IDP

15/06/2024

All public comments received on the draft IDP review and proposed amendment for 2024/25 served together with the Final IDP document, at the Council meeting on 31 May 2024. The…

HRA Commentary: OM Budget 24/25 & IDP

18/04/2024

Feedback of the Hermanus Ratepayers Association (“HRA”) on the 2024/25 Budget & Overstrand Integrated Development Plan

« Previous

Notes on HRA meeting with Overstrand Municipal Manager on 25 July 2025

30/07/2025

Ken Briggs(KB) and Tobie Louw(TL) of HRA met with Overstrand Municipal Manager (MM), Dr Dean O’Neill.

HRA congratulates Alderman Klaas on being elected as Executive Mayor for the Overstrand Municipality

15/05/2025

HRA congratulates Alderman Klaas on being elected as Executive Mayor for the Overstrand Municipality

Feedback of the Hermanus Ratepayers Association (“HRA”) on the 2025/26 Budget

07/05/2025

Feedback of the Hermanus Ratepayers Association (“HRA”) on the 2025/26 Budget

Hermanus Ratepayers Association Comments on the Overstrand Municipality (OM) Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2025/2026

07/05/2025

Overstrand Municipality tabled a draft 2025 version of their Integrated Development Plan (IDP). It is understood that this is a 5-year plan, and the first version was drafted in 2022.…

Mayor Dr Annelie Rabie bids farewell to Overstrand following succesful tenure

19/03/2025

The DA in the Western Cape acknowledges the decision of Dr Annelie Rabie to step down as Overstrand Mayor after serving the Municipality since November 2021.

Notes on a meeting with Overstrand Municipality about the future of water supply to Hermanus

15/03/2025

Hermanus is undoubtedly experiencing change due to population growth and increasingly more permanent residents. Not only that, but also due to substantial upgrades to many residential and commercial buildings. Although…

Resignation by the Land Use & Development and Public Relations leads

05/03/2025

EXCO update 5 March 205

REPORT: Dog Walking Survey

20/02/2025

This survey was conducted by the Hermanus Ratepayers Association (HRA) to ascertain the views of ratepayers on the walking of dogs in the greater Hermanus and surrounds. The HRA EXCO…

ARTICLES

NEWS & MEDIA

ARTICLES

NEWS & MEDIA

The HRA needs you 🫵 … to renew or activate your membership!

Who are the HRA

Resignation by the Conservation and Environment portfolio lead

Hermanus Ratepayers Association (HRA) position on the De Mond tender process.

National Blue Drop Awards – Overstrand Local Municipality SA’s Water Champion

Hermanus Monitoring Committee (HMC) – Feedback 12 September 2024 meeting

Chairperson’s Update – August 2024

OM’s response to HRA commentary on 24/25 budget and IDP

HRA Commentary: OM Budget 24/25 & IDP

Notes on HRA meeting with Overstrand Municipal Manager on 25 July 2025

HRA congratulates Alderman Klaas on being elected as Executive Mayor for the Overstrand Municipality

Feedback of the Hermanus Ratepayers Association (“HRA”) on the 2025/26 Budget

Hermanus Ratepayers Association Comments on the Overstrand Municipality (OM) Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2025/2026

Mayor Dr Annelie Rabie bids farewell to Overstrand following succesful tenure

Notes on a meeting with Overstrand Municipality about the future of water supply to Hermanus

Resignation by the Land Use & Development and Public Relations leads

REPORT: Dog Walking Survey

Navigate

Contact

Follow

Newsletter