Jeffreys Bay – A transformer at the Apiesdraai substation exploded at about 2pm this afternoon, interrupting the power supply to Aston Bay and Paradise Beach. The cause of the explosion is unknown at this stage. A standby transformer is being sourced and will be installed as soon as it arrives. Due to the extent of […]
From a colour run to a lazer show with lots of things to do inbetween is on offer in Jeffreys Bay at the official opening of season tomorrow 16 December 2019. Jeffreys Bay has been quietly filling up with holiday makers since late November and it appears that the season will be extended this year. […]
SANParks have confirmed the arrest of a suspected rhino poacher during a counter-poaching operations on 12 December 2019 and the death of two suspected rhino poachers in a contact on the same day with Rangers in the Kruger National Park (KNP). In the first incident, Pretoriuskop Rangers conducting follow-up operations during the early morning made […]
Jeffreys Bay – The festive season in Kouga will officially be opened on Monday with a dazzling mix of colour, lights, music and fun for the whole family. Scheduled to kick off on 16 December 16 at 14:00, the day’s programme will culminate in the switching on of the festive lights at 20:45 and a […]
An alleged saboteur blamed for causing the loss of 2,000MW of electricity from Eskom’s supply this week has been described as a person ‘with a very good understanding of the operations of a power station’. Investigations are continuing into who the person might be and what he or she might have done to contribute to […]
Jeffreys Bay – Africa’s first eco-friendly road, incorporating waste plastic, will be officially opened today 13 December 2019. The section of Woltemade Street between St Francis Street and the Police Station will be closed from 11:00 to 12:00. Kouga Executive Mayor Horatio Hendricks said the municipality regretted any inconvenience this may cause. Hendricks will be […]
SRA Cameras and Security Systems credited for the sharp decline in crime in St Francis Bay The St Francis Bay Police Station was nominated for the Best Police Station Of The Year (Small) Award and were placed second, eventually losing to a station in the Transkei. The main criterion for selection is the reduction in […]
the World Surf League (WSL) issued a Green Alert for the cbdMD Jaws Big Wave Championships to run on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The world’s best big wave surfers are now in transit to Pe’ahi, Maui, Hawaii to defy nature and challenge themselves in waves forecast to be in the 35-to-50-foot range on the face. All the […]
Young people from Humansdorp are gearing up to take back the streets from criminals and gangsters. The first Humansdorp Street Sport Festival is set to take place at the Kruisfontein Centre on December 27 and 28. Initiated by Kouga Executive Mayor Horatio Hendricks, the purpose of the festival is to take a stand against social […]
Jeffreys Bay – 50 litres per person per day. That’s how much water Kouga residents and guests have been urged to limit themselves to this festive season. “The ongoing drought has had a major impact on our water supply,” said Kouga Executive Mayor Horatio Hendricks. “If it doesn’t rain soon, there is a real danger […]
