Seaside Community Newspaper
HERMANUS – A new bulk Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) depot, the Gas Hub, will soon open in the Hermanus Business Park. As part of safety regulations, a siren test will be conducted on Friday, April 5, 2024, between 12:00 and 13:00. The siren, which will be very loud, is expected to be audible within a […]
Overstrand Municipality has taken a major step toward safeguarding water and wastewater services from the disruptive effects of load shedding. As of February 2024, 11 new backup generators are now operating at critical facilities. These generators were strategically installed at locations including Mosselrivier SPS, Hermanus Wastewater Treatment Works, Kleinmond Tennis Court SPS, Kleinmond Palmiet Raw […]
HERMANUS – Overstrand Municipality is pleased to announce the appointment of Seon Swartz as its new Director of Community Services. Swartz brings over three decades of experience in local government to his new role. Before his appointment, Swartz served as the Director of Community Services at Breede Valley Municipality for six years. He also held […]
OVERBERG – The iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour is just days away, and excitement is building among cyclists from the Overstrand region and beyond. This year’s event, featuring the classic 109-kilometer route around the Cape Peninsula, is set to take place on March 10th. Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dr. Annelie Rabie, highlighted the importance of final […]
HERMANUS – The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA), in conjunction with the Overstrand Municipality’s Local Economic Development (LED), has announced the availability of funding for spaza shops, general dealers, and grocery stores through its newly launched Spaza-shop Support Programme. SEFA, as an implementing agency of the Department of Small Business Development, aims to provide financial […]
In the latest update on the Overstrand wildfires, Day 7 has brought a mix of relief and ongoing challenges for firefighting crews battling blazes in the Hangklip Road/Pringle Bay and Buffeljags/Pearly Beach areas. Night operations were relatively calm, and rain provided a welcome respite in Pearly Beach, cooling down the active fire line. However, the […]
In the wake of ongoing concerns about water scarcity, the Overstrand Municipality has released the latest dam level statistics for January 2024. The figures provide insight into the current state of key reservoirs supplying water to the region. As of the end of January 2024, the dam levels stand as follows: The recent update on […]
HERMANUS – The Overstrand Municipality has recently tabled its draft annual report for the 2022/23 financial year, inviting public scrutiny and comment on the municipality’s performance. However, residents and observers are raising eyebrows at the seemingly elusive accessibility of the report online. At a January meeting of the Council, the draft annual report was presented, […]
OVERBERG – In a recent development surrounding the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities within the Overstrand Municipality’s Housing Department, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has submitted its comprehensive report to President Cyril Ramaphosa for review. Overstrand Municipal Manager, Dean O’Neill, confirmed that the report is currently under examination by the President before its public disclosure. […]
