Gans-Berg Newspaper - 21 March 2025 Edition

Here's a bullet-point summary of the Gans-Berg News (21 March 2025):

Franskraal Art Route (18-21 April)

• Celebrate art and words at the Eilandhuisie in Franskraal.
• Featured artists include Trevor Ackermann, Laurenda van Breda, Sabine Arendt-Stumpfe, and Mimmie Pienaar.

Pearly Beach Women's World Day of Prayer

• Event celebrated with traditions from the Cook Islands.
• About 50 women attended.

Crime Report

• A 24-year-old woman was raped in Masakhane.
• The 51-year-old suspect was arrested and will appear in court on 24 March.

Unusual Sea Plants

• Strange plants washed up at Skulpiesbaai.
• Experts are investigating.

New Iris Species Discovery

• A critically endangered Moraea iris was found near Stellenbosch.

Car Accident in Gansbaai

• Three vehicles were damaged, but no injuries reported.

Community Street Imbizo in Blompark

• Gansbaai SAPS held a session to address domestic violence and substance abuse.

Soaring Eagles Anniversary

• Celebrated their 7th anniversary with refreshments and giveaways.

Gansbaai Shooting Club

• Despite vandalism, the club continues activities every Saturday morning.

Netball Team Update

• The Seagulls netball team will compete in Napier on 5 April.

Gansbaai Golf Club

• Course closed from 17-23 March for maintenance.

Local Achievements

• Curro Hermanus students Alexa Collins and Elizna van Rensburg excel in cricket and netball.
• Elizna also won the prestigious Curro Create Competition Design Trophy.

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