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Rare partial solar eclipse to grace South African skies
Nature will put on one of its most mesmerising shows tonight as a partial solar eclipse becomes visible across large parts of our beautiful country. This rare astronomical event promises […]
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Early start sets the tone for a promising apple and pear season
South African apple and pear producers are celebrating an early start to the 2026 season, the first fruit coming off trees up to 10 days ahead of schedule, though recent […]
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Multi-town protest marches planned across Overstrand this week
Overstrand residents expected to stage simultaneous marches to municipal offices in four towns – Gansbaai, Stanford, Hermanus and Kleinmond – from 12 to 16 February, to demand services that are […]
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Onrus Catchment-to-Coast Restoration project involved everyone
Sometimes nature’s most devastating moments become catalysts for our greatest achievements. The story of the Onrus Catchment-to-Coast Restoration project is exactly that – a tale of community resilience, environmental stewardship, […]
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Coffee table book, ‘Betty’s Bay – Between Mountain and Sea’, brings joy
It’s not often that a book launch attracts over 300 people, but this is exactly what happened when the coffee table book Betty’s Bay – Between Mountain and Sea was […]
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Some roads remain close after floods this week
First fire and now floods… that’s what Overberg residents had to endure at the beginning of this year. On Sunday evening a level-4 weather warning was issued and on Monday […]
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Baboon death in Pringle Bay investigated
Overstrand Municipality has officially opened an inquiry docket with Kleinmond police following the death of an adult female baboon found in Pringle Bay on 1 December 2025. The investigation was […]
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Former mayor of the Overstrand named as mayoral candidate for the Overberg
A great honour fell upon the former mayor when she was named mayoral candidate for the Overberg Municipality. Although she controversially resigned from her position as Overstrand mayor, Dr Annelie […]
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Arabella and Baguira at Panthera Africa sanctuary are finally back on their feet
Sunday was a memorable day for Panthera staff and everyone who follows the story of the wild animals after devastating fires left the cat sanctuary in ruins. In a heartwarming […]
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Remove dirty bins from Clarence Drive
Environmental groups are demanding the immediate removal of public bins along the scenic Clarence Drive coastal route, citing budget constraints that have left containers unserviced and overflowing with waste. “The […]
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