What a wonderful world! Toy Black-spotted this pair of Cape clawless otters on Robberg Beach – what an incredible encounter.
Plettenberg Bay News
Plett suspect arrested thanks to officer's rapid responseDate: 05/08/2020
ON August 3, security giants ADT announced that quick action by one of its Plett response officers delivered a suspected thief...
WATCH: Rare Leopard Seal spotted on RobbergDate: 05/08/2020
An exhausted and very thin Leopard Seal was spotted on Robberg Beach making its way back into the ocean...
Draft Tourism Recovery Plan open for commentDate: 05/08/2020
The Department of Tourism has issued its draft Tourism Recovery Plan and is calling on industry stakeholders to provide input...
Pirelli blames ‘race circumstances’ for Silverstone tyre failuresDate: 05/08/2020
Pirelli said on Tuesday that problems with its tyres late in the British Grand Prix, which saw Lewis Hamilton cross the line...
Professional rugby team collapses, as lockdown brings Valke to its kneesDate: 05/08/2020
Unable to pay creditors and staff, the Valke rugby union has been forced to shut down its professional arm...
SA car manufacturers call on govt to reduce vehicle taxesDate: 05/08/2020
‘For us to stimulate demand for vehicles, we cannot obviously exclude a conversation about tax...
Gold prices hit $2,000 an ounce for first timeDate: 05/08/2020
Gold prices on Tuesday hit $2,000 an ounce for the first time, the latest surge in a commodity seen as a refuge during economic
17 patients hospitalised in KnysnaDate: 04/08/2020
With the total amount of Covid-19 cases in Knysna crossing the 1 000-case threshold last week Tuesday, there is a total...
Cape clawless otters on Robberg beach a rare sightDate: 04/08/2020
What a wonderful world! Toy Black-spotted this pair of Cape clawless otters on Robberg Beach – what an incredible encounter.
Plett needs YOUR VOTE to WIN in the World Travel AwardsDate: 04/08/2020
For the 11th year in a row, Plettenberg Bay has received a nomination in the World Travel Awards™ as Africa’s Leading Beach...
Baboon troop structure and the hierarchyDate: 04/08/2020
Troops are made up of several matrilines - females remain in their natal troop for life and males leave their natal troop...
SA rugby in ‘crisis’, warns former Bok lock De KlerkDate: 04/08/2020
South African rugby is facing its biggest challenges in decades, former Golden Lions president Kevin de Klerk believes...
Criminal case opened over R30m PPE procurement, KZN social development officials suspendedDate: 04/08/2020
The KwaZulu-Natal department of social development says it has opened a criminal case and suspended a number of officials over...
Plett nominated 11th year running as Africa’s Leading Beach Destination with the World Travel Awards™Date: 04/08/2020
We are extremely excited about the nomination, and in particular that this is the 11th year running for Plett - cast your vote...
UIF to continue processing new TERS claims for April, May until cut off date announcedDate: 04/08/2020
Maruping added that the fund had concluded to make the activity of verifying account details the responsibility of the client...
SAB pulls the plug on its R2.5bn investment for 2020Date: 04/08/2020
South African Breweries (SAB) will no longer be investing R2.5 billion in its annual capital and infrastructure upgrade...
Enjoy a breath of fresh air on a walk in the Knysna Elephant ParkDate: 03/08/2020
For over 4 months we have wondered if and when we would ever open our doors to guests again, but on 17 July 2020, we launched...
Update on the Coronavirus by Premier Alan WindeDate: 03/08/2020
On Friday, the Western Cape provincial parliament approved the 2020 budget adjustment, tabled by Finance and Economic...
Wittedrift – Secrets of nature beyond beachDate: 03/08/2020
If you drive towards Plett and turn inland onto one of two roads that point to Wittedrift, you’re in for a surprise...
Rhino poaching in South Africa declines significantly!Date: 03/08/2020
This reprieve was specifically welcomed in the Kruger National Park, where during April, no rhino was poached in the Intensive...
Rugby players go unpaid, with Valke facing financial collapseDate: 03/08/2020
Elite players have taken a knock, with the Valke franchise revealing that it doesn’t have money to support its staff...
SA carmakers want vehicle taxes reducedDate: 03/08/2020
South Africa’s vehicle manufacturing industry is preparing to approach the government with a request to reduce the taxes on new...
Stand a chance of winning R500 by voting for your favourite monologueDate: 03/08/2020
Lunchbox Theatre has launched their first online competition that motivates and encourages the youth to express and share their...
Plett ARTS Festival – The show’s not over!Date: 31/07/2020
The Plett ARTS Festival went ahead against all odds this year – the national state of disaster, funding needs, the lack of live...
Cape Summer Villa Tourism Golf ChallengeDate: 31/07/2020
South Africa’s tourism sector is currently in a dire situation and Cape Summer Villas has jumped on board to assist the...
Dr Evil bends knee to covidDate: 30/07/2020
Yet another Plettenberg Bay sporting event, the highly anticipated Dr Evil Classic mountain bike race, has been postponed due...
COVID-recovered Gaviria sprints to Burgos winDate: 30/07/2020
Former coronavirus victim Fernando Gaviria pulverised all comers in a bunch sprint finish on stage two of the Tour of Burgos...
No salaries for 20% of private sector workers in JuneDate: 30/07/2020
South Africans’ wallets are feeling the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic as monthly take-home pay in June 2020 crashed 20.7%...
Data shows Western Cape Covid-19 cases are droppingDate: 30/07/2020
The Western Cape has not only passed its Covid-19 peak but the dreaded “long plateau” seems to have given way to a steady...
