Kleinmond’s Stormers Superfans
Kleinmond residents Riette and Kobus Koegelenberg are no ordinary DHL Stormer fans. Their home and car have been turned into Stormer shrines. The couple attended every single home game – 199 consecutive games - until the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March 2020. This coming Saturday, 27 November, they will finally get to their double century as the DHL Stormers take on Zebre Parma in the Vodacom United Rugby Champions in front of 2000 spectators. Riette said “We are so excited; we will be there in our kit sitting with the Stormtroopers”....
The Botanical Society of South Africa releases Jou Plek in die Kogelberg
Tim Attwell’s Your Place in the Kogelberg has finally been translated and published in Afrikaans. The Kogelberg delights its residents and visitors with a scenic and diverse landscape all year round. We are pleased that the popular English book is now also available in Afrikaans....
Cape Whale Coast wines starring in 2022 Platter’s by Diners Club
Platter’s by Diners Club Wine Guide has revealed the eagerly awaited and prestigious list of wines earning the maximum rating of five stars in the new 2022 edition. Continue reading...
Locals perform well at KSSA 2021
Mark Jago and Gigs Celliers finished well in their categories at the 2021 SA Kneeboarding Competition. Continue reading...
Streicher trap sy eie spore
Kleinmond resident Streicher Badenhorst sharing his journey with Hanri Wondergem of Die Burger. We are proud of the success of our locals going places and taking the news about our destination on their travels. ...
Cape Town man becomes the first to swim to and from Dyer Island, Gansbaai
De Wet du Toit from Stellenbosch became the first person to successfully swim the treacherous 7.7km to-and-from Dyer Island, Gansbaai. These waters are better known for the sharks that swim here than for the humans. Continue reading...
Charming small towns to explore
Cape Town Etc recommends 5 small towns to explore and 2 of the villages are within easy reach. Stanford and Rooiels are within Cape Whale Coast territory and easily accessed via the scenic Clarence Drive, or the farm stall rich N2. Continue reading ...
Gansbaai 100 years old #Gansbaai100
On 21 October 1921 the first title deed for Gansbaai was registered, marking the official start of this coastal village. Activity in the region points to life prior this. The Danger Point Lighthouse is 120 years old while Gansbaai Primary established 115 years ago. Research has it that Erf 10 was the first property to be recorded on the Gansbaai property listing. Celebrating a century of development will be done with a programme that started with a walk from Gansbaai Tourism to the freshwater fountain in the new harbour. 52 people...
Good News for Overberg Rentals
Ciska de Vries, short-let rental agent for Seeff Hermanus said they are already about 85% booked out for December and January. “This year has been a surprise with bookings in Hermanus tripling, some homes have even quadrupled in booking conversions,” she added. She said further that guests have more downtime with extended school holidays and lockdown periods and guests have been eager for mini breakaways. 90% of bookings are local South Africans with only about 10% international, mostly from Europe and a few from the US. Prices have remained fairly flat with...