Sunnydale Ratepayers Association - SRA

01/10/2026

BABOON-PROOF BIN UPDATE - Take Note Capri Village and de Oude Weg

The SRA has been notified that only one waste truck is currently fitted with the equipment needed to empty the new baboon-proof bins.

This information comes from Kim Leeuwner, Senior Environmental Professional: Wildlife & Coastal Management.

Four more trucks are expected to be fitted with the correct lifting gear over the next week. In the meantime, contractors have been provided with rubber mallets to open the bins without damaging them.

The rollout of baboon-proof bins has also been suspended in other areas until more trucks are equipped.

We will keep the community updated.

28/09/2026

LOCKS NEEDED FOR BABOON PROOF BINS - SEE DETAILS BELOW

27/09/2026

ATTENTION CAPRI AND DE OUDE WEG BABOON PROOF BIN ROLL OUT

For homes in specific areas of Capri and De Oude Weg we have been advised that the new Baboon Proof bins will be rolled out between 28th and 30th of September. Capri is likley 28th and 29th and DOW 29th and 30th.

If your bin is not changed on 28th or 29th please try and keep it empty for the next day and remember that someone has to be around to sign for it.

23/09/2026

ELECTRICAL UPGRADES

City advises of critical electricity upgrades in large parts of Southern and Far South areas

The City advises residents in large parts of the Southern and Far South areas of Cape Town of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for infrastructure upgrades. It will be carried out from 20:00 on Saturday, 10 October 2026, to 06:00 on Sunday, 11 October 2026. To view the area outage map visit: https://bit.ly/3SKl428.
Due to the scale and complexity of this upgrade work, some areas shown on the outage map may not be affected, while others not included may experience interruptions. The City apologises for any inconvenience due to the typical reality of electrical work impacting large areas. Read more below:
The work will be carried out from 20:00 on Saturday, 10 October 2026 until 06:00 the next day, on 11 October 2026, if all goes to plan.
The City previously communicated about planned critical electricity upgrades for Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas that was scheduled for 19 September 2026. This work was postponed and has now been incorporated into the planned maintenance scheduled for Saturday, 10 October 2026.

By combining the two outages, the City was able to optimise the use of resources, funding and outage scheduling: avoiding the significant cost and extended service disruption that a separate, delayed intervention would have entailed.
The following areas will likely be affected due to the scheduled critical electricity upgrades. Note due to the scale and typical complexity of electrical work, some areas indicated might not go off:
Muizenberg Schaapkraal
St James Strandfontein (parts of)
Clovelly Ottery (parts of)
Sun Valley Parkwood
Kalk Bay Southfield (parts of)
Fish Hoek Elfindale
Glencairn Lotus River
Glen Marine Grassy Park
Glencairn Heights Zeekoei Vlei
Glen Ridge Pelikan Park
Welcome Glen Steenberg
Woodlands Lavender Hill
Da Gama Park Seawinds
Dido Valley Vrygrond
Bay View Village Capricorn
Bayview Heights Costa Da Gama
Simon’s Town Tokai
Simon’s Kloof Kirstenhof
Seaforth Westlake
Red Hill Lakeside
Boulders Scarborough
Middle Beach Risi View
Bellvue Froggy Farm
Winford Rocklands Fynbos Ridge
Murdock Valley Misty Cliffs
Smitswinkel Bay Welcome Glen
Cape Point Imhoff’s Gift
Noordhoek Fish Eagle Park
Long beach Masiphumelele
Ocean View Sunnydale
Soetwater The Lakes
Kommetjie Hazelwood Park
Noordhoek Outlying
Meadowsteads
Noordhoek Manor
Belvedere Noordhoek
Chapmans Peak

It is important to note that while the impacted areas are indicated on the map, the critical large scale electricity work may also affect surrounding areas, or sometimes not impact all areas mentioned.
Please note:
The electricity supply could be restored at any time and customers must please treat all electrical installations as live for the full duration of the planned upgrade work. Residents are encouraged to switch off appliances as a precaution to avoid damage caused by power surges when the power comes back on.
Due to the scale and complexity of this upgrade work, some areas shown on the outage map and list above may not be affected, while others may experience interruptions. Although every effort is made to accurately identify affected areas, the electricity network does not always align with geographical boundaries. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank residents for their understanding.
23/09/2026

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20/09/2026

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE. SUNNYDALE IS AFFECTED. SEE DETAILS BELOW.

11/09/2026

KOMMETJIE MAIN ROAD ROAD MARKINGS REVAMMPED

Old road markings at Capri/Kommetjie Road are being removed and new lane markings will be installed on both east and westbound lanes. The road markings at the Kommetjie Road Fire Station intersection will also be fixed to improve the traffic flow and safety. Info supplied by:
Cllr Simon Liell-Cock
11/09/2026

08/09/2026

BE WATER WISE
💧 Dams are at 75,5%, about 16,9% less than last year.
🌧️ Rainfall remains unpredictable. Be water wise at all times.
🚰 Last week’s water use: 855 MLD, lower than our 860MLD winter limit.

Let’s be water wise to keep limited supply, every drop counts!

03/09/2026

BABOON PROOF BINS ON THE CARDS FOR SUNNYDALE

Dear residents,

Please see the link below for awareness - in short, the city has advised that it is rolling out lockable bins in key areas impacted by baboons gaining access to refuse bins. Capri and de Oude Weg are on the list for the roll out, which will happen over a number of months.

Watch this space.

Roll-out of baboon-proof bins to start as northern fence gets under way 03 September 2026 The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) consisting of representatives from SANParks, CapeNature, and the City of Cape Town, is pleased to announce that the distribution of the first batch...

30/08/2026

🇿🇦 Special Votes in LGE 2026 - here is the info:

🗳️ Applications for special votes for the 2026 Local Government Elections open on 21 September 2026 and close on 12 October 2026 at 17:00.

🗳️ Special votes allow ANY registered voter *who cannot vote at their voting station on Election Day (4 November 2026) to cast their vote on 2 or 3 November 2026* - regardless of age!

🗳️ Visit the secure online application portal (during the window period) at registertovote.elections.org.za and follow the prompts to complete your application.

🗳️ SMS Application: SMS your 13-digit South African Identity Number to 32249 (R1.00 per SMS). Note: This option is strictly for special votes at a voting station, not home visits.

🗳️ In-Person Application: Download and complete an MEC 35 form online, or collect one from your local Electoral Commission (IEC) office. Hand-deliver the completed form to your local IEC municipal office (a representative may drop off the form on your behalf).

🗳️ Voting Station Visit: *Open to any registered voter who is unable to vote at their assigned voting station on the official Election Day.•*

🗳️ Home Visits are designated ONLY for voters who are 100% physically unable to travel to a voting station due to significant physical infirmity, illness, disability.
IEC officials will visit the voter's residence or place of care on 2 or 3 November 2026 anytime between 08:00 and 17:00.

🗳️ Your local DA team will also be visiting Retirement Villages in Ward 69 to assist with Special Vote Applications.

🌟 NOTE that those writing Matric exams can also apply!

29/08/2026

HAVE YOUR SAY- ANIMAL KEEPING BY-LAW