Blog

Newsletter: 31 August, 2025

Newsletter: 31 August, 2025

Overberg Geoscientists Group

Newsletter: 31 August, 2025

The OGG hosted a successful GeoExcursion to Gansbaai, Walker Bay & De Kelders Caves (30 Aug 2025) and is progressing with southern Cape geoheritage projects. Upcoming talks include Dr. Bruce Eglington on plate tectonics (4 Sept), a Stanford flood post-mortem (6 Nov), and Ronnie Hazel on De Beers in Russia (4 Dec).

News highlights cover mining modernisation in South Africa, Angola’s diamond industry, and DRDGold’s tailings cleanup. OGG shares resources via YouTube playlists (gold, diamonds, geology) and welcomes new members (annual fee R250) with plans for updated membership categories.

For the full newsletter, click here.

Newsletter: 31 August, 2025

Overberg Geoscientists Group

The Overberg Geoscientists Group is a collective of geoscience professionals and enthusiasts dedicated to exploring the Earth's physical structure, from rocks and minerals to geological processes, across the greater Overberg region. The group engages in research, field studies, educational activitie...

View Profile

What is Xplorio?

Xplorio is your local connection allowing you to find anything and everything about a town.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Welcome to Bredasdorp!
Read More

Other Articles

Finding Safety in Your Own Body

Finding Safety in Your Own Body

Our bodies are the container within which we live.

Winter School Holidays at De Hoop

Winter School Holidays at De Hoop

With our Winter Special*, you can enjoy a stay in the De Hoop Village Cottages for 40% OFF. 

De Hoop Collection
Surviving the Narcissist

Surviving the Narcissist

There comes a moment after leaving a narcissistically abusive relationship when you realise something unexpected.

Why Your Nervous System Still Feels on Edge After Narcissistic Abuse

Why Your Nervous System Still Feels on Edge After Narcissistic Abuse

Leaving a narcissistic abusive relationship often brings a moment where people say to you, “At least the worst is over.”

When Anger Becomes a Habit

When Anger Becomes a Habit

Many people believe their anger simply “happens”.

Gans-Berg News - 13 March 2026 (Summary)

Gans-Berg News - 13 March 2026 (Summary)

This week’s edition of Gans-Berg News features several community stories...

Gans-Berg Nuus / News
See All Articles