A local newpaper report caused a stir in the tourist towm of Jeffreys Bay when it claimed that the Tourism Office had been closed down by the Kouga Municipality. The report was incorrect and the Tourism Office is open and still serving its members as well as tourists from all over the world. With capable […]
A juvenile whale washed up on Kabeljous beach last weekend, with no apparent signs of injury. It appears that the whale was a young calf that unfortunately will not get a chance to grow to adulthood. The Kouga Municipality was quickly on the scene to remove the body of the whale before it became an […]
Up close and personal with an Eastern Cape aloe. This picture taken by Jeffreys Bay photographer and local dentist, Isabeau Joubert.
The Jeffreys Bay NSRI won the 2012 Operations Directors Award for the most improved Sea Rescue Base in South Africa at the annual general meeting of the organisation in Cape Town last week. Jeffreys Bay base commander Rieghard Van Rensburg accepted the award on behalf of Station 37 from Peter Bacon. NSRI is manned by […]
A panoramic view of Cape St Francis taken by Clive Wright.
In perfect 4 foot pointbreak surf, Davey Brand won the Pro Junior Boys final against Dylan Lightfoot with two excellent scoring rides. Jeffreys Bay local Lightfoot was chasing a small score but couldn’t find it amongst the excellent waves, and the win went to Brand. Slade Prestwich and Benji Brand were tied in third place. […]
On Monday evening the battle for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals took place at the JBay Action Sports Arena. After a gruelling match played between Nico Old Girls and Moo Mamma’s for the number one position, the Nico Old Girls took home the Gold and Moo Mammas won Silver in an epic battle with a […]
It was a beautiful sunrise over Marina Martinique this morning. This picture taken by Jeffreys Bay photographer Brenton Williams
A favourable surf forecast has got the competitors amping for the Billabong Pro Junior, to be held this weekend at Seal Point. Offshore westerly winds are set to blow the whole weekend and a nice little swell is expected to arrive just in time for the event. The event will commence Friday 31 August and […]
Kouga Municipality will be making essential upgrades to the electrical system in Wavecrest, Jeffreys Bay, this Thursday, 30 August. The work will require the electricity to be switched off periodically. These power interruptions will affect only small areas and last no longer than an hour at a time. Should your electricity be off for longer […]