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Festive Light Switching-On Events Cancelled

Festive Light Switching-On Events Cancelled

Overstrand Municipality

Festive Light Switching-On Events Cancelled

Owing to the ongoing pandemic and the recent spike in COVID-19 infections, there will be no official switch-on of Christmas Lights in the Overstrand.

But don't despair, the Christmas lights are up and will add a warm twinkle when driving through the towns.

In Hermanus and Gansbaai, there will be a 'silent' light-up on Friday evening, 4 December 2020 as soon as it is dark enough (± 20:00).

Kleinmond's lights on main are already switched on.

Festive Light Switching-On Events Cancelled

Overstrand Municipality

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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