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Old Harbour restaurant approval explainedCommunity

Old Harbour restaurant approval explained

Responding to a resident’s social media post about a new restaurant in Hermanus’ historic Old Harbour, an Overstrand Municipality official explained that the required land-use application underwent public participation in 2024, and building plans were approved in July this year.

The Village News · 10 November 2026
Paper of 5 November 2026
A community at work
Community

A community at work

CARL DE VILLIERS On Wednesday, the local government election campaign caravans finally ground to a halt.

The Village News · 5 November 2026
Finding healing in stillness
Community

Finding healing in stillness

For Tanya van Tonder, life is about slowing down, paying attention, and remembering the connection to oneself, nature, and the world around us.

The Village News · 5 November 2026
Friends in need are friends indeed
Community

Friends in need are friends indeed

The Overstrand Association for Persons with Disabilities (OAPD) formally took possession of the property the South African Muslim Charitable Trust (SAMCT) bought for the association.

Elaine Davie · 5 November 2026
TS Birkenhead wins Admiral’s Trophy
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TS Birkenhead wins Admiral’s Trophy

TS Birkenhead Sea Cadets celebrated a proud moment on Saturday upon receiving the Admiral’s Efficiency Trophy from the national head of the SA Sea Cadets, Captain Paul Jacobs.

Bianca du Plessis · 5 November 2026
Community

Rapist sentenced

A convicted criminal was sentenced to a further 20 years for rape and robbery in 2013.

Bianca du Plessis · 5 November 2026
Community demands action as crime spikes
Community

Community demands action as crime spikes

Several break-ins in recent months, including two at the Hawston Library within two days, have left the community furious, and they are calling for improved policing in the area.

Bianca du Plessis · 5 November 2026
Community

Warrant of arrest for surf instructor

A warrant of the arrest has been issued for a Hermanus-based surf instructor facing four charges of rape and one of sexual assault after he failed to appear in court.

Bianca du Plessis · 5 November 2026
Paper of 29 October 2026
Talent steps into the spotlight
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Talent steps into the spotlight

Hermanus High School’s recent Spotlight Evening offered an engaging window into the school’s cultural life, bringing together music, drama, literature, dance and visual creativity in a programme of striking variety.

The Village News · 29 October 2026
Bags of Love campaign needs support
Community

Bags of Love campaign needs support

The Hermanus conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is calling on the Overstrand community to help deliver Christmas cheer to the area’s poorest residents through its annual Bags of Love campaign.

The Village News · 29 October 2026
Community

Two arrested for taxi rank shootings

Two suspects appeared in the Hermanus Magistrate's Court on Monday on murder and attempted-murder charges, relating to the fatal shooting of a taxi driver and a well-known taxi owner, Thami Mcinjana, at the Zwelihle Taxi Rank last month.

Bianca du Plessis · 29 October 2026
Community

No closure for rape survivor

A 16-year-old girl arrived at the Hermanus Regional Court last Wednesday, hopeful for final closure after the man accused of her rape had entered into a plea-and-sentence agreement with the State.

Bianca du Plessis · 29 October 2026
Paper of 23 October 2026
Gallery of photographic excellence
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Gallery of photographic excellence

Jane McMorran, Gary Scholtz and Carina de Klerk were the top image makers at the Hermanus Photographic Society’s October competition, which featured urban life as the theme.

The Village News · 23 October 2026
Walking for animals in silly socks
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Walking for animals in silly socks

A group of enthusiastic walkers, many of them Lighthouse to Lighthouse (L2L) ladies, joined last Friday’s Silly Socks walk to raise funds for cats, big and small; dogs and other animals.

Tweet Gainsborough-Waring · 23 October 2026
Paper of 22 October 2026
Community

De Mond: Time to move beyond speculation

The withdrawal of the legal challenge against the appointment of Point Caravan Resort (Pty) Ltd to redevelop the former De Mond Caravan Park has reignited debate on social media, much of it based on speculation rather than fact.

The Village News · 22 October 2026
Community

Residents step up for recycling

Overstrand residents turned out in numbers to support e-waste recycling at collection points in Hermanus, Gansbaai and Kleinmond last week.

The Village News · 22 October 2026
Boost for emergency communications
Community

Boost for emergency communications

CapeNature and Overstrand Municipality will install a small radio repeater station near Hangklip Peak as part of an upgrade to the region’s radio communication network.

The Village News · 22 October 2026
Community

Fines issued for illegal camping

Overstrand Municipality Law Enforcement officers issued fines for illegal camping during last week’s early-morning foot patrols in Kammabaai and Mossel River areas of Hermanus.

The Village News · 22 October 2026
Paper of 15 October 2026

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