Due to the loadshedding yesterday, the levels of Humansdorp’s water reservoirs are very low this morning (6 December 2019). As a result, water shortages might occur in high-lying areas while the water pressure throughout the town is low. The municipality has brought in generators so as to ensure water continues to be pumped into the […]
Jeffreys Bay – More than 50 lifeguards and two shark spotters have been deployed at Kouga’s swimming beaches to help keep bathers safe this summer. All lifeguards reported for duty in November, said Kouga Municipality’s Community Services Portfolio Councillor, Daniel Benson. “They are stationed at the main swimming spots in Jeffreys Bay, St Francis Bay, […]
Despite Eskom and SAA, some things are working out OK in South Africa. There are a few great reasons why the #imstaying hashtag has real relevance, but just a few. The slow but relentless pervasion of Special Rates Areas in the country are indicative of a nation that wants to stay, that wants things to […]
Motorists will have to dig even deeper into their pockets at the pumps, as the petrol price is set to go up by 22 cents a litre. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced a 22 cents increase in both grades of petrol, namely 93 (ULP and LRP) and 95 (ULP and LRP) respectively. […]
The British & Irish Lions could make history on an eight-game tour of South Africa in 2021, with Warren Gatland’s side set to play in front of the largest-ever crowd for a Lions Test since the game turned professional, after the itinerary was jointly announced on Wednesday. The hotly-anticipated tour will span the length and […]
The African Development Bank and Microsoft have launched the ‘Coding for Employment’ digital training platform, an online tool to provide digital skills to African youth, wherever they are across the continent. The platform, launched at the 2019 African Economic Conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, aims to promote a continuous learning culture among young people […]
Carissa Moore has won the 2019 World Surf League (WSL) Title at the lululemon Maui Pro, the final stop on the WSL Women’s Championship Tour (CT). Moore’s victory comes following her provisional qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Although she defeated her closest opponent, 17-year-old Caroline Marks (USA), to clinch her fourth World Title, […]
With office parties, family gatherings and lots of socialising, this is a time of year everyone wants to look, feel and smell great. Ironically, it’s also when bad breath can strike. Dirna Grobbelaar, Ivohealth’s Oral Hygiene Advisor shares expert advice on how to keep it fresh this festive season. Grobbelaar says there are many reasons […]
Finding one’s way through the busy streets of Pellsrus has become a whole lot easier. Kouga Municipality recently erected 24 new street name boards in the Jeffreys Bay suburb as part of its drive to improve and beautify all neighbourhoods. Kouga Corporate Services Portfolio Councillor Bryan Dhludhlu said many of the original street name boards […]
After advancing through round three of the Vans World Cup 10,000 Qualifying Series (QS) event at Sunset Beach yesterday, word came out from the World Surf League (WSL) that JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray was a confirmed qualification for the 2020 Championship Tour (CT). McGillivray was placed 6th on the international QS ratings prior to this […]