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HERMANUS - Several local independent candidates will be contesting the coming elections under the banner of the OHM-party. The party has announced that they will be contesting 1395 wards with a total of 103 candidates, Among the municipalities they will be contesting is the Overstrand and, specifically, wards in Hermanus we understand. They have not... Read more

OVERSTRAND TOURISM REPORT (JUNE 2026) - as tabled in council on 26 August 2026 Author: Jayne Rogerson EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents the findings of a comprehensive, evidence-based study of the Overstrand tourism economy, commissioned by the Overstrand Local Municipality. It is the first detailed investigation of its kind since the PricewaterhouseCoopers baseline study of... Read more

HERMANUS - The Overstrand's acting Municipal Manager, Edward Jantjies, has hit the ground running. After just a couple of weeks in office, he has put together a diagnostic report on the municipality and has identified 4 key focus areas. The report has been circulating in the municipality, but will probably only be made public after... Read more

HERMANUS – After more than 40 years at the Municipality, Director of Infrastructure, Stephen Muller is retiring and at today’s council meeting he got an official send-off. DA Mayoral candidate, CLinton Lerm praised Muller for his pivotal role in making the Overstrand the successful municipality it is today. Lerm said they tried to convince Muller... Read more

A major study on the local tourism economy was presented to the Overstrand Mayoral Committee on August 25, 2026. Conducted by Professor Jayne Rogerson, the research looks at what local businesses and residents actually need, comparing the Overstrand to other top tourism spots in South Africa and overseas. The goal is simple: fix local tourism... Read more

HERMANUS – The Overstrand Council has given the go-ahead for a new tender to be issued for the lease of the Fisherhaven Yacht Club. The previous tender, along with the 40-year lease of the De Mond Caravan Park, has been a hotbed of controversy since it emerged in June 2024 that both had been awarded... Read more

HERMANUS – Local community activist Pat Redford was involved in a tense altercation with Mayor Archie Klaas this morning. During a meeting break, Redford placed a note on the Mayor's desk demanding that he "pay back the money." She was referring to R250,000 disbursed from the Mayor's Fund for the Milkwood Festival in Zwelihle. Originally... Read more

HERMANUS – Local ANC councillor for Zwelihle, Masibongwe Sihlahla, is one of the 62 accused the state is prosecuting for sparking the destructive 2021 KwaZulu-Natal political unrest. The violence resulted in 354 deaths and caused an estimated R50 billion in total damages to South Africa's economy. The charges against him relate to using digital platforms... Read more

HERMANUS – All political parties in the Overstrand council, except the Land Party, this morning supported a motion that the municipality’s debt collection policy be revised. The widely supported motion was brought by veteran DA councillor and former Mayor, Dudley Coetzee. He said the municipality now generally uses a 60/40 ratio when it came to... Read more

We just launched the public beta for Market Square—a direct, local noticeboard where posts actually get seen. 🏪 Local Businesses: Post your daily specials, menus, and announcements with 100% organic reach. 🏡 Residents: Find town notices, civic updates, local events, and specials in one clean feed. It’s completely free and built for the Whale Coast.... Read more