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Urgent update on Foot-and-Mouth Disease situation in Humansdorp
Following 3 February stakeholder meeting, Kouga Municipality issues urgent update on Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Humansdorp area.
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Family seeks answers month after Junior King’s fatal crash
More than a month after the untimely death of popular TikTok personality and hip-hop artist Junior King, his family is calling for answers.
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Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Kouga with reports of livestock deaths
Following a confirmed Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, Kouga Municipality urgently calls on all farmers to implement strict control measures.
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Fishing vessel sinks following onboard fire near St Francis Bay
FV Western Star, a 40-foot fishing vessel owned by Knysna Fishing Company, sank on 2 February after a fire broke out on board off St Francis Bay.
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Five suspects to appear in court for Humansdorp farm murder
Five suspects were arrested over the weekend for the alleged murder of Deon Du Toit (60), whose body was found on a farm outside Humansdorp.
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Jeffreys Bay store manager murdered during armed robbery
Police have launched a murder and robbery investigation following a deadly armed attack at a Jeffreys Bay grocery store that killed the manager on 1 February.
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JBay loses 2026 World Surf League event due to funding application dispute
Funding dispute costs Jeffreys Bay the 2026 WSL event. Mayor cites inadequate support; Department maintains no application submitted.
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Rescue pets looking for forever homes
JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary, which sterilises at least 80 animals every month in the Kouga region, is located in Ocean View Township in Jeffreys Bay.
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Water shortages plague Kareedouw residents for days
Kareedouw may be declared water disaster area amid days-long shortages, officials differ on whether infrastructure or drought is to blame.
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Diary | Dagboek – 29 January 2026
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