Town Hall
If you're interested in the possibilities being discussed about the burnt out Town Hall, please contact our chairperson. See also "Community Initiatives"
What BR&RA can do for you!
BR&RA your Liaison to the Ndlambe Municipality
Municipal Services
The whatsapp group BR&RA Municipal Services has now been in use for 10 months, and is functioning very well. Any Neighborhood concerns about municipal services, especially urgent issues like water leaks, are being attended to promptly by the Municipality.
Support
If you live in Bathurst or have a business here, please join BR&RA. We need the community's support. See "Membership"
Road Safety
The road safety petition forms signed by the community have been delivered to Ndlambe Traffic for forwarding to Provincial Traffic. We're hoping to persuade Province to install more speed humps on the R67 through the village - Kowie Rd and Trappes St.
What we stand for
Interests
The Residents and Ratepayers Association is constituted in order to promote the interests of residents and ratepayers in Bathurst and surrounds. We are also concerned that the rule of law and municipal and other services are maintained and developed.
Balance
We also seek to see that a balance between economic activity and village life is fairly maintained and reasonably accessible to all, in so doing preserving and enhancing the nature of Bathurst as a rural village.
Support
The BR&RA is entirely manned by volunteers from the community and relies on the support of other volunteers for the successful completion of projects
A good liaison between the Bathurst Residents and Ratepayers Association and the Ndlambe Municipality is highly desirable.
Provided there is enough community interest, BR&RA will hold an open, informal meeting every second month – 20th January, 17th March, 19th May, 21st July, 15th September – and our AGM again in November, the 17th.
For on-going information on BR&RA activities and other things happening in Bathurst, check our website.
Let us know if there is a topic you’d like explored at one of the 2025 open meetings.
BR&RA committee meetings will be held monthly on Monday 13th January, 10th February, 10th March, 14th April, 12th May, 09th June, 14th July, 11th August, 8th September, 13th October and 10th November 2025.
Betty Bakhanyo: Articles written about Bathurst. Details here.
Projects identified and what we are working on
There are many community initiatives and projects that need attention. We will report on those that are in progress on a ongoing basis.
New Walkway
A suggestion from the Bathurst Striders to create a walkway along the Bathurst stream from Shangri-la to Trappes Street was welcomed.
More details and any progress can be found under Community Initiatives.
Watch out for more details of the Pineapple Music Fest 2025
Meet our Committee
Re-elected at the Annual General Meeting held in November 2024.
However, we need more volunteers
- to consolidate and extend relationships with the municipality e.g. planning department, parks, etc.
- to co-ordinate efforts to improve our immediate environment, e.g. clearing alien vegetation, planting up parkland
- to head up an initiative around fixing the burnt out Town Hall
Elizabeth Milne - 065-730-0473
Chair Lady
Elizabeth is a retired management consultant, facilitator and trainer with extensive experience working with community organizations such as Improvement Districts and neighborhood watches. She has a keen interest in community development and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources.
Warwick Lewarne - 072-474-2813
Treasurer
Warwick retired from the Financial Services industry with 40 years’ experience. He has an interest in the effective use of the resources available to the residents of Bathurst and conserving the environment.
Clare Rothwell - 078-168-9365
Special Projects
Clare is a teacher and artist with a strong interest in protecting the environment and finding ways for community members to benefit from local resources.
Monty Roodt - Commonage Management -
083-232-6646
Thea Venter - Events Planning - 071-881-9140
Danie Boneschans - Safety & Security - 076-090-1016
Michele Rowley - Liaison with Sunshine Coast Tourism - 084-580-1826
Maya Stricker - Website maintenance - 071-273-6666
Other volunteers are invited to come forward with suggested initiatives - to champion any project you care about to improve life in Bathurst. We are also looking for somebody to be involved with our roads
Subscribe to become a Member
To subscribe or renew your membership, please complete membership application / renewal form to BR&RA in the Menu Membership button
Get in Touch
New ideas and items to be discussed are welcome
Find us
Bathurst, 6166, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Email us
Chair BRRA <chair@brra.org.za>
Or admin@brra.org.za
Give us a ring
Elizabeth Milne 065 730 0473
Clare Rothwell 078 168 9365
Warwick Lewarne 072 474 2813
Monday - Friday 08h00 to 20h00
Clare Rothwell 078 168 9365
Warwick Lewarne 072 474 2813
Monday - Friday 08h00 to 20h00