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 […]
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 […]
A NSRI pink rescue buoy has successfully been used in a surf rescue in Jeffreys Bay. On Friday afternoon, 29 November, an NSRI rescue swimmer deployed into the surf with a NSRI pink rescue buoy at Magnas Beach, a popular surf spot, where a male aged approximately 7 and a male aged 15 were seen […]
The Jeffreys Bay Police are searching for an armed man following a farm attack at Kabeljous. A 48-year-old woman was busy with admin in an office that is situated next door to her home on 29 November 2019 at about 20:30, when she heard noises outside. At first she thought it was her husband, but […]
All Kouga communities are invited to the official commemoration of World Aids Day at Jeffreys Bay next week. The programme will take place at the Tokyo Sexwale Sportsfield from 10am on Tuesday, 3 December. Kouga Executive Mayor Horatio Hendricks said the theme for this year’s World Aids Day, marked across the globe on December 1, […]
Jeffreys Bay is gearing up for the December holiday season and its expected to be a bumber season with families already descending upon the world famous beach town. Main Beach will be packed with tourists and locals alike and lifeguards will be patrolling the Blue Flag section known as Dolphin Beach. Pellsrus Beach will also […]