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What Are We Reading?

We’re inspired by this article from Daily Maverick about the idea of recognising Table Mountain as a living entity in law. 

Grootbos Foundation
Lumka on the Move: A Leopard Mom’s Moment

Lumka On The Move: A Leopard M...

Our parting shot - as promised!

Grootbos Foundation
Whale Coast Weekend Events: 30 April - 4 May 2025

Whale Coast Weekend Events: 30...

Whale Coast Weekend Events: 30 April - 4 May 2025.

Gansbaai Tourism
Entrepreneur, You’re Further Than You Think

Entrepreneur, You’re Further...

When was the last time you paused - not to plan, not to fix, not to hustle - but just to breathe?

Proudly 4-Star Rated!

Proudly 4-Star Rated!

We’re proud to announce that Calamari Self-Catering has received a 4-Star grading from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa!

Calamari Self-Catering
Franskraal Buurtwag Easter Fun

Franskraal Buurtwag Easter Fun

This Easter, the Franskraal Buurtwag brought joy to young and old with their much-loved Easter run. 

Franskraal Buurtwag
A New Ride for Our Team!

A New Ride For Our Team!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Nomads Boland and the Andrew Mentis Fundraiser 2024.

Grootbos Foundation
Proud Moments for Our Girls in Rugby!

Proud Moments For Our Girls In...

8 young female rugby players from our Under 16 and Under 18 teams are currently travelling with Coach Maxene, and we’ve got exciting news!

Grootbos Foundation
All the Way to Azerbaijan!

All The Way To Azerbaijan!

Meet Sakhe Tshayela, a 12-year-old from Stanford who’s about to represent South Africa at the Canoeing President’s Cup in Azerbaijan.

Grootbos Foundation
What Are We Reading?

What Are We Reading?

Grootbos Foundation

We’re inspired by this article from Daily Maverick about the idea of recognising Table Mountain as a living entity in law.  ...

Lumka on the Move: A Leopard Mom’s Moment

Lumka on the Move: A Leopard Mom’s Momen...

Grootbos Foundation

Our parting shot - as promised!

Whale Coast Weekend Events: 30 April - 4 May 2025

Whale Coast Weekend Events: 30 April - 4 M...

Gansbaai Tourism

Whale Coast Weekend Events: 30 April - 4 May 2025.

Entrepreneur, You’re Further Than You Think

Entrepreneur, You’re Further Than You Th...

When was the last time you paused - not to plan, not to fix, not to hustle - but just to breathe?

Proudly 4-Star Rated!

Proudly 4-Star Rated!

Calamari Self-Catering

We’re proud to announce that Calamari Self-Catering has received a 4-Star grading from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa! ...

Franskraal Buurtwag Easter Fun

Franskraal Buurtwag Easter Fun

Franskraal Buurtwag

This Easter, the Franskraal Buurtwag brought joy to young and old with their much-loved Easter run. 

A New Ride for Our Team!

A New Ride for Our Team!

Grootbos Foundation

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Nomads Boland and the Andrew Mentis Fundraiser 2024.

Proud Moments for Our Girls in Rugby!

Proud Moments for Our Girls in Rugby!

Grootbos Foundation

8 young female rugby players from our Under 16 and Under 18 teams are currently travelling with Coach Maxene, and we’ve got exciting n...

All the Way to Azerbaijan!

All the Way to Azerbaijan!

Grootbos Foundation

Meet Sakhe Tshayela, a 12-year-old from Stanford who’s about to represent South Africa at the Canoeing President’s Cup in Azerba...