The importance of MossRates

MossRates was founded out of a simple but urgent desire: to spread the truth to ratepayers and keep the community properly informed about where their money is going and how decisions are being made.

Too often, important issues are buried in complexity, vague communication, or behind closed doors—leaving residents to pay the price without clear answers. We exist to be truth-seeking and fact-driven, to ask the hard questions, follow the evidence, and share it in a way that everyday people can understand. By turning information into clarity, we help ratepayers hold leadership accountable, make informed choices, and protect the future of Mossel Bay.

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Peter Brauteseth

Peter is a retired business and project management professional with decades of leadership experience, who has lived in Mossel Bay for five years and is committed to protecting residents’ interests and improving municipal accountability. As Chairman for Strategy and Public Relations at MossRates, he focuses on defending ratepayers’ rights and responsible financial management, supporting progress through shared responsibility while advocating compassionate support for those genuinely in need, including vulnerable people and animal welfare.

Chairman

Louis Fourie

Louis began his career in the South African Police before moving into business in 1990, building a strong reputation as a businessman and community leader over the next three decades. He also served 17 years on the Executive Committee of the City of uMhlathuze Municipality, chairing key portfolios such as Finance, Infrastructure, Safety, and Disaster Management, which gave him extensive governance and financial oversight experience. Since moving to Mossel Bay in 2022, he has applied this expertise as Treasurer of MossRates, focusing on financial transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability while protecting the interests of residents and ratepayers.

Vice-Chairman

Jody Klue

Jody, born in Uniondale on 2 March 1947, built a distinguished career in the mining industry, specialising in explosives, project management, training, and loss and risk management across the Free State and Rustenburg operations. Since moving to Mossel Bay in 2012, he has been actively involved in community matters and, through MossRates, is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and fair municipal practices that inform and empower residents and ratepayers.

Secretary

Henri Van Gerve

Henri has a strong background in property and business, including seven years as a property valuer with the Johannesburg City Council and five years at ABSA, where he built solid financial and administrative experience. He later moved into entrepreneurship, successfully running his own chicken takeaway business for five years, and developed strong skills in event organisation, negotiation, and project planning. Through MossRates, Henri uses these strengths to support residents and ratepayers and help build a transparent, resilient, and united community.

Treasurer

The values we live by

We believe in building strong, supportive connections.

Our Roadmap

See where we’re going and how we’ll get there—clear priorities, practical steps, and measurable milestones to build real impact in Mossel Bay.

Code Of Conduct

Learn the standards we live by. Our Code of Conduct protects respectful engagement, truth-based discussion, and fair representation for everyone.

Constitution

Read the rules that keep MossRates transparent and member-driven. It sets out how decisions are made, how leadership is held accountable, and how we prevent political or private capture.