Please be on the lookout for any weak, floating, sad looking or stranded turtles along the Overstrand beaches.
The TURTLE RESCUE HOTLINE is 083 300 1663 to report stranded turtles.
Alternatively phone African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary - APSS in Gansbaai on 072 598 7117 or the Environmental Management Section of Overstrand Municipality on 028 316 3724 (o/h) or the 24h Control Room 028 313 8000/8111 or 24h Emergency Control Room on 028 313 8980 (a/h).
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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As the Overstrand coast braces for another wet winter, homeowners and property managers face a familiar challenge: moisture intrusion. The combination of salty air, driving rain, and shifting temperatures can wreak havoc on unprotected surfaces. ...
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Overstrand Municipality is in the process of sending out municipal accounts today, 3 November 2025.
Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to swap out those cosy knits for sunshine-ready essentials!
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