NewsPeople power at the polls
Along with the rest of the country, the Overstrand was a hive of activity on Wednesday as residents turned out in large numbers to vote in the local government elections.
The Village News · 10 November 2026
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Annual financial health checks are crucial
Most people make time for an annual medical check-up, a dentist visit or a vehicle service.
The Village News · 10 November 2026
Paper of 29 October 2026
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Understanding the voting process
As residents prepare to cast their votes in next Wednesday’s local government elections, here is a guide to the voting process and what to expect at the polling station.
The Village News · 29 October 2026
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The final countdown
With just days before voters head to the polls next Wednesday to elect the leaders who will shape local service delivery for the next five years, one question looms large: have residents done their homework, or will they simply vote along familiar party lines - or not vote at all because of apathy?
Carl de Villiers, Editor · 29 October 2026
Paper of 22 October 2026
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Death beneath the surface
A boy of nine drowned in the Kleinmond lagoon earlier this month.
Elaine Davie · 22 October 2026
Paper of 15 October 2026
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Cliff Path terror
A 19-year-old Hermanus woman had a harrowing experience on the Cliff Path while out walking her dog on Sunday evening when she was sexually assaulted.
The Village News · 15 October 2026
Paper of 9 October 2026
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Whale Festival feedback suggests revamp
While several of Hermanus’ major hotels reported strong occupancy during the weekend’s annual Whale Festival, accommodation-sector feedback paints a more mixed picture.
Tweet Gainsborough-Waring · 9 October 2026
Paper of 25 September 2026
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Taxi shooting claims lives
Two men, including a local taxi owner, were shot and killed at the Zwelihle Taxi Rank at about 06:55 on Wednesday morning.
Bianca du Plessis · 25 September 2026
Paper of 18 September 2026
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Independents challenge party-driven governance
With only one independent candidate contesting the 2021 Overstrand municipal election, the emergence of five independents ahead of this year’s poll on 4 November suggests growing support for alternatives to party-driven, local government.
Tweet Gainsborough-Waring · 18 September 2026
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Laying down the law
Overstrand Municipality law enforcement conducted crime prevention operations across the Overstrand over the past two weeks, making 16 arrests and issuing numerous fines for various by-law and related offences.
The Village News · 18 September 2026
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Child porn case postponed again
The pre-trial hearing of the Hermanus IT technician facing charges of the possession of child sexual abuse material (child porn) has been postponed owing to technical difficulties.
Bianca du Plessis · 18 September 2026
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Cops monitor taxi turf war
Tensions simmer after fifth taxi driver gunned down
Bianca du Plessis · 18 September 2026
