Mediaverklaring/Press Release: Overstrand Pensioners Reminded To Apply For Property Rates Rebate

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Overstrand Municipality Media Liaison & Social Media Officer: Riana Steenekamp
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29 July 2020

Overstrand Pensioners Reminded To Apply For Property Rates Rebate

Pensioners and disabled persons have until 30 November 2020 to submit their applications for a rebate on property rates to Overstrand's Rates and Data Control Office.

The decision to temporarily extend the last receipt date for applications for rebates from 30 September 2020 to 30 November 2020 was made during a virtual Council meeting held on Wednesday 29 July 2020, to afford ratepayers more time to acquire and submit the necessary documentation required for the approval of applications.

Retired and Disabled persons qualify for special rebates on property rates, according to their total gross monthly household income.

A rebate will be considered if:

• • The owner(s) must be a South African citizen(s)
  • The applicant(s) must be the registered owner(s)
  • The owner(s) must occupy the property as his/her/their primary residence
  • The owner(s) must be at least 60 years of age or in receipt of a disability pension from the State
  • The gross monthly household income may not exceed eight times the state-funded social pension per month (R14 880)
  • The property may not consist of more than one residential unit
  • The applicant(s) may not be owner(s) of more than one property

Pensioner's rebate application forms are available on Overstrand’s website at www.overstrand.gov.za, click on Documents, click on Forms.
Enquiries with regard to the above, can be directed to the Rates and Data Control Office on 028 313 8000. Alternatively send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Remember to include your account number, your name and surname and a contact number when applying for the application form for Pensioner Rebate on Property Rates.

You can also apply at your closest Municipal Office and they will gladly assist you.

KLEINMOND: 33 5th Avenue, Kleinmond; Tel: 028 271 8400
HERMANUS: Magnolia Street, Hermanus; Tel: 028 313 8000/8111
STANFORD: 17 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford; Tel: 028 384 8500
GANSBAAI: Main Street, Gansbaai; Tel: 028 384 8300

 

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Category: Publications

Published: 03 August 2020

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Newsletter/Nuusbrief June 2020

Being in lockdown has its advantages – if one can only put one’s mind over the harsh realities of the COVIC-19 pandemic.

Ten spyte van die wrede werklikhede van die grendeltyd is daar tog rede tot dankbaarheid.

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Category: BBRA

Published: 06 July 2020

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Covid-19 Nutrition Support Update

I would like to thank those members who so generously donated towards supplying food stuffs for residents who were adversely financially affected by Covid-19 and the subsequent "lock down". This was greatly appreciated by the recipients.

We have now reached the stage with many returning to work and able to fend for themselves which in turn means that nutrition assistance has only become necessary in a few cases. Taking this into account the BBRA is closing down their involvement and is handing over the few cases left to a local charitable organisation, Hangklip Community Care Centre, HCCC.

This independent organisation has been operational in the Hangklip area since 2014 and supplies subsidised meals, free food parcels to the needy, runs a chronic medication clinic and various social and recreational facilities. HCCC is a registered NPO with registration number 102-000-NPO and is also registered with SARS for the issue of form 18a certificates allowing donors who wish to receive certificates for tax deduction purposes.

Should you wish any other information on HCCC their information can be accessed on this web site here.

In the light of the above we intend to donate the balance of donors funds held to HCCC to subsidise their charitable work in attending to the nutrition of the needy in our area provided our donors are in favour of this action.

Additionally should any member wish to donate towards the initiatives of HCCC they can deposit to the bank account as follows:
Hangklip Community Care Centre
FNB Hermanus
Cheque Account 62460003818
Reference Surname & Initials

Should you wish to discuss any of these arrangements you can contact me.

Thanks and Be Safe
Adrian de Kock Secretary/Treasurer BBRA Treasurer HCCC
Cell: 082 940 4619
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Parent Category: Community

Category: Hangklip Community Care Centre / Gemeenskapsorgsentrum

Published: 28 June 2020

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Newsletter/Nuusbrief May 2020

Dear member COVID 19, like the North West wind, is still creating havoc. Thankfully we can soon toast the advent of level 3 of Lockdown. Isn’t it strange that we are so thankful for small mercies while still being largely restricted?

Teen hierdie tyd kan ons al amper van COVID-20 praat – of hoe?

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Published: 05 June 2020

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