Media Release: Arts and Culture Funding Oppor...
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened its annual call for funding applications...
On 2 September 2025, Overstrand Municipality teamed up with Whale Coast Conservation (WCC), the Paddavlei Eco-Group (PEG) Committee, and 120 enthusiastic learners from Hawston Primary School to plant 28 Milkwood trees in the Paddavlei area of Hawston.

The ever-passionate Sheraine van Wyk from WCC shared her knowledge with the learners – showing them how to plant and care for trees and explaining why trees are so important for a healthy environment.
Marco Cornelius, Overstrand Municipality’s Senior Field Ranger in Hermanus, summed it up perfectly: “It wasn’t just about getting dirty - it was about celebrating nature, learning new skills, and making our environment better with these milkwoods now rooted in the vlei.”
Tree planting efforts will carry on throughout the month.
Overstrand Municipality serves the communities of Gansbaai, Stanford, Hermanus, and Hangklip / Kleinmond, including suburbs, settlements, and villages. With a population of over 135,000 people spread across more than 1,700 km², Overstrand Municipality plays a central role in keeping day-to-day life...
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All beekeeper information will be kept confidential and not shared without the express permission of the beekeeper.
Clarification on Spaza Shop Fund Eligibility.
All farmers affected by the recent fires in the Overstrand and Overberg Districts complete the survey provided.
Please note that dates may change. When visiting service points, bring all required documents to ensure a smooth process.
SASSA, together with the Thusong Programme, will be visiting Gansbaai on 26 and 27 January 2026...