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West Coast Rock Lobster fishing dates announced
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the designated recreational fishing dates for the 2025-’26 West Coast Rock Lobster season, providing clarity for thousands of […]
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Pink buoys in the Overberg change water safety
Since 2017 bright pink rescue buoys have been quietly revolutionising drowning prevention across South Africa’s waterways, earning international acclaim while saving countless lives through simple yet effective design. The National […]
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Fire fighters from the Overstrand ask: ‘Rather support us…’
The recent fires across the Overberg have raised many questions. Some believe it is arson while others say it is just the time of year. According to one of them […]
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Grabouw author and life coach transforming struggles into tools
When life coach and motivational speaker from Grabouw Anthony September reflects on the 16 years he lost to illness he doesn’t dwell on what could have been. Instead, he sees […]
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Fishing: Salt, surf and tides
With the summer holidays rolling into the Overberg, Struisbaai once again becomes the heartbeat of Western Cape recreational fishing. From the iconic harbour wall to the long, wind-swept beaches stretching […]
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Nog ‘n besige week vir NSRI in die Overberg
“Dit is een van die mees uitdagende jare en ons het letterlik ons hande vol.” Dít was die woorde van ‘n NSRI-bemanningslid nadat hy by die soveelste reddingspoging in die […]
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Nine lifeguards return to duty across Overstrand’s beaches, lagoons and public pools
Nine experienced lifeguards have taken up positions across Overstrand’s beaches, lagoons and public swimming facilities to ensure visitor safety during the busy holiday season. The team of local lifeguards, affectionately […]
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Another clean audit for municipalities in the Overberg
The Overberg District can proudly claim two of the Western Cape’s most financially-responsible local governments, with both Overstrand and Cape Agulhas municipalities receiving clean audits from the Auditor-General for the […]
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Burgemeester van Theewaterskloof trakteer bejaardes
Die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit se uitvoerende burgemeester, raadsheer Lincoln de Bruyn, het onlangs lede van verskeie dienssentrums vir senior burgers in die TWK-omgewing met ‘n oggendtee in die Victoria-saal in Caledon onthaal. […]
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Grabouw community celebrates inclusion with Agape Family Ministries
The grounds of Groenberg Secondary School in Grabouw buzzed with laughter and excitement on Wednesday as the community came together to celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities in […]
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