Whale Coast Weekend Events: 19-23 March 2025
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 4 warning for damaging winds and waves across a large part of the province from 13 - 15 March 2025.
For those traveling, please drive carefully and allow extra time as routes may be impacted by strong winds, fallen trees, and sand accumulation on coastal roads. Secure loose outdoor items, and small boats should stay away from the open sea. There is also a risk of runaway fires.
Here's a reminder of the contact numbers you might need for the various emergency services:
* 028 313 8111 for or blocked storm water drains etc.
* 028 312 2400 in case of a fire, flood or medical emergency
* NSRI Kleinmond 063 699 2765
* NSRI Hermanus 082 990 5967
Issued by:
Overstrand Municipal Manager, Dean O’Neill
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The Department of Tourism invites eligible tourism enterprises to apply for support.
All business owners in Overstrand, including house shop (spaza shop) owners, must comply with legal requirements for registration and ownership.
The Eskom power outage originally scheduled for 18 March 2025 in Hermanus, Stanford, Gansbaai, and surrounding areas will take place 25 March 2025.
Home Affairs Mobile will be in the Overstrand on the following dates.