Razaan Plaatjies
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Qhayiyalethu Secondary School in Kareedouw achieved a remarkable 96.3% matric pass rate in 2025, up from just 35.5% in 2022.
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Recent widespread wildfires across Kouga Municipality prompted coordinated emergency response involving municipal firefighting teams and SPCA wildlife rescue operations.
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Kouga Dam levels drop to 48.48%, down from 59.67% in November, as region faces severe drought with no meaningful rainfall in catchment.
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Beloved journalist Veronica Fourie’s final words: ‘leave a sparkle where you have been.’ She faced cancer with grace and red lipstick.
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Jeffreys Bay initiative combines street braais with acts of kindness, bringing residents together and helping those less fortunate.
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Jeffreys Bay resident Gianni Dembech publishes first book after decade of research into forbidden archaeology and ancient enigmas.
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Clarkson Moravian Church held their first Advent service in the hall on 30 November, following the fire that destroyed their sanctuary.
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Progress on long-delayed toilet renovations at Pellsrus Primary School in Jeffreys Bay follows Minister Gwarube’s intervention, with completion by Jan 2026.
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After Kouga Dam’s first overflow in 8 years (Sept 2023), new water allocations are implemented as levels drop to 59.67% amid dry conditions.










