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 […]
It took 145 mm of rain over two days at Kareedouw last week, followed by some decent follow-up rain at the weekend, to raise the average level of Nelson Mandela Bay’s main supply dams by a mere 2% That’s the harsh reality of the latest figures for the main supply dams, that feed St Francis […]
Residents in St Francis, Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp have been urged to reduce their water usage drastically. This follows a warning from the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality that the level of the Impofu Dam, that supplies water to these towns, has dropped to below the outlet pipe. This means that water cannot be extracted […]
Jeffreys Bay – The Draft Coastal Management Programme for the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, including Kouga, has been published in the Provincial Gazette for public comment. The official notice and documents can be accessed on the municipal website at http://www.kouga.gov.za/docume…/coastal-management-programme Hard copies of the extract specifically on Kouga and the public participation process are also available […]
The following water alert, issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, also applies to residents from St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis, Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says it is currently experiencing difficulties in supplying water at the Impofu water treatment works, as the Impofu dam level has dropped to below […]
The electricity supply to the whole of St Francis Bay will be interrupted today, 31 October, from 8am to 3pm. The shutdown is necessary for emergency repair work. The electricity interruption will be from 8am to 3pm. “Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause,” said the Kouga Municipality in a statement.
St Francis Bay – The Kromme Joint River Committee has asked all canal and river users to proceed with caution when exiting the river mouth as it is currently very shallow. There has also been a sand build up in other parts of the Kromme River thus making navigation and access more difficult. Patience and […]
St Francis Bay was first put on the map by the discovery of Bruces Beauties – an iconic surf break made famous by the movie Endless Summer. A lot has changed since then with the development of the canals and the unique building regulations that give St Francis Bay its very own look and feel. […]
St Francis Bay loves a good party, and what better way than to celebrate with beer! The annual St Francis Oktoberfest is happening on 12 October at the Cape St Francis Resort. This year, its stepping up a notch to deliver great beer, great food and great vibes! The venue allows for 3 tiers of […]