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OGG April Newsletter - Highlights and Upcoming Events

OGG April Newsletter - Highlig...

The Gold Presentation Series wrapped up with great success - experts from around the world shared insights on gold geology. 

What Are We Reading?

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
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
Daily Blog: 29 April 2025 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Daily Blog: 29 April 2025 | Sh...

A wet but wild day spent out with guests! We had some close Broadnose 7 Gill sightings, 3 Cape fur seal joined the show too! 

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
OGG April Newsletter - Highlights and Upcoming Events

OGG April Newsletter - Highlights and Upco...

Overberg Geoscientists Group

The Gold Presentation Series wrapped up with great success - experts from around the world shared insights on gold geology. 

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!

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. 

Daily Blog: 29 April 2025 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Daily Blog: 29 April 2025 | Shark Cage Div...

Marine Dynamics Shark Tours

A wet but wild day spent out with guests! We had some close Broadnose 7 Gill sightings, 3 Cape fur seal joined the show too! 

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...