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Afriforum lodges criminal complaint over cancelled R250 000 Milkwood Festival

July 28, 2026 (updated August 8, 2026) Published by Gerard Grobler

HERMANUS – Afriforum has lodged a criminal complaint with the South African Police Service over the R250 000 paid by the Overstrand Municipality towards the cancelled 2025 Milkwood Cultural Festival. Fanie Coetzee, chairman of Afriforum's Overstrand branch, confirmed to Whale Coast Report on Tuesday that the complaint was lodged at the Hermanus Police Station on... Read more

What we know about the proposed Hermanus desalination plant

July 23, 2026 (updated August 8, 2026) Published by Gerard Grobler

Overstrand 2030: Planning for Growth is Whale Coast Report’s ongoing series examining how population growth, infrastructure investment and development are shaping the future of the Overstrand. Through official documents, analysis and public records, the series explores whether the municipality is prepared for the challenges of the next decade. As Greater Hermanus continues to grow, the... Read more

The Overstrand’s hidden housing crisis

July 22, 2026 (updated August 8, 2026) Published by Gerard Grobler

Overstrand 2030: Planning for Growth is Whale Coast Report's ongoing series examining how population growth, infrastructure investment and development are shaping the future of the Overstrand. Through official documents, analysis and public records, the series explores whether the municipality is prepared for the challenges of the next decade. HERMANUS – How many informal households are... Read more

Province confirms dual lane upgrade is on the way

July 22, 2026 (updated August 8, 2026) Published by Gerard Grobler

Overstrand 2030: Planning for Growth is Whale Coast Report’s ongoing series examining how population growth, infrastructure investment and development are shaping the future of the Overstrand. Through official documents, analysis and public records, the series explores whether the municipality is prepared for the challenges of the next decade. The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has... Read more

De Waal Steyn passes away

July 22, 2026 (updated July 24, 2026) Published by Gerard Grobler

HERMANUS – De Waal Steyn, former Editor of first the Hermanus Times and later the Village News died last night. I first met De Waal when we both worked as publishers for Media24. He was an extremely capable journalist with a good grasp of local community newspapers at the time. The move to start the... Read more

Why spend R66 million on a water treatment plant that isn’t even running at full capacity?

July 21, 2026 (updated August 8, 2026) Published by Gerard Grobler

Overstrand 2030: Planning for Growth is Whale Coast Report's ongoing series examining how population growth, infrastructure investment and development are shaping the future of the Overstrand. Through official documents, expert analysis and public records, the series explores whether the municipality is prepared for the challenges of the next decade. PRINGLE BAY - Every time someone... Read more

Will Hermanus have enough water? Time is running out

July 20, 2026 (updated August 8, 2026) Published by Gerard Grobler

Overstrand 2030: Planning for Growth is Whale Coast Report's ongoing series examining how population growth, infrastructure investment and development are shaping the future of the Overstrand. Through official documents, expert analysis and public records, the series explores whether the municipality is prepared for the challenges of the next decade. HERMANUS - The Overstrand Municipality recently... Read more

Author: Gerard Grobler