08 Jul 2026
ActiveApplication for Rezoning to Residential Zoning 4 (Townhouse)
River Edge Rural Village
Portion 2 of Farm 970, Cove Ridge East, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape
- Farm size
- 31.9 ha
- Plot size
- 800m²
- Families
- Promotional price
- R 75 000
- Standard price
- R 90 000
Promotional pricing valid until 30 Nov 2026 · full payment required to qualify.
Project Overview
A Planned Community on Titled Land
A fully planned, legally compliant rural residential community on 31.9 hectares of titled farmland. serviced 800m2 plots, a rezoning application in progress with BCMM, CPA governance via DALRRD, and democratic community management. River Edge combines rural heritage with modern compliance - no informal settlement, no fear of demolitions, just legal, planned land ownership. All The Mheza Trust projects are administered by River Edge Primary Co-Op.
Development Plan
How the Land Is Subdivided
Subdivision
800m² each, an application for Rezoning to Residential Zoning 4 (Townhouse) is being prepared for submission to BCMM.
Road network
Blocks are separated by 9–11m primary road reserves with internal 6m secondary roads between plot rows — every plot has direct road frontage and emergency access.
Green spaces
dam areas giving the village communal open space.
Infrastructure
Modern Services, Rural Setting
Rainwater Harvesting System
Every plot is designed for rainwater harvesting: roof catchment from your home feeds a JoJo-style storage tank, providing household and garden water. This is endorsed in the development's water strategy. The farm's existing dam provides supplementary water for construction and communal use.
Septic Tank System
Each plot uses an individual septic tank system — a sanitation approach for which the BCMM Sanitation Division has issued a formal no-objection. Soil percolation testing has been completed to confirm suitability. The system is inspected at building-plan stage and requires no municipal sewerage reticulation, keeping plot costs affordable.
Eskom Electricity
An existing Eskom connection serves the farm. As rezoning is finalised, electrical reticulation will be extended to each block, with individual connections available to homeowners through standard Eskom application processes.
Road Network
Primary roads carry a 9–11m reserve and secondary roads a 6m minimum — wider than most urban subdivisions. Gravel-surfaced initially and designed for future upgrading, the network ensures emergency vehicle access, school transport, and all-weather usability.
Dam and Setback Compliance
The farm's dam is retained as a community feature with legally compliant setbacks. No plot encroaches on the dam buffer, and green belts surround it — protecting water quality and creating a natural recreational centerpiece for the village.
Community Values
The Rules That Keep River Edge Peaceful
Adopted democratically through the CPA and enforceable against every plot holder.
Residential only
The village is zoned for residential use — no industrial or commercial encroachment.
No animal farming
To maintain a peaceful suburban-rural environment, livestock farming is not permitted.
No slaughtering
Slaughtering on plots is prohibited, protecting hygiene and neighbourly comfort.
Peaceful, family-friendly
Noise, nuisance and illegal activities are governed by community rules adopted through the CPA.
Legal compliance
Building plans and land use follow municipal requirements — the Certificate of Land Use is issued per plot.
Democratic governance
Rules are made by members, for members, through the CPA's elected structures.
Rural heritage preserved
Green belts, the dam, and indigenous planting keep the rural character alive within a modern, compliant framework.
Project Timeline
The Journey So Far — and Ahead
Land Purchased
CompletedPortion 2 of Farm 970, Cove Ridge East acquired by the Trust.
Title Deed Obtained
CompletedTitle deed registered in the name of The Mheza Trust.
Trust Registered
CompletedThe Mheza Trust formally registered with the Master of the High Court.
CPA Registration
In ProgressCommunal Property Association registration in progress with DALRRD.
Rezoning Application
In ProgressApplication for Rezoning to Residential Zoning 4 (Townhouse).
Sanitation Approval
CompletedNo-objection received from the BCMM Sanitation Division.
Waterworks Approval
PendingAwaiting engagement outcome with the Waterworks Division.
Infrastructure Planning
PendingRoads, and services planning pending final approvals.
Plot Sales
OngoingPromotional sales at R75,000 per 800m2 plot until 30 November 2026.
Expected Completion
PendingFull infrastructure and occupancy target.
Project Announcements
08 Jul 2026
BCMM Rezoning Guidance Received
08 May 2026
CPA Registration Progress
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