Plettenberg Bay Plettenberg Bay News
Plett locals and surfers bid farewell to Lloyd ChapmanDate: 10/07/2020
Plett locals and surfers bid farewell to Plett Legend, Lloyd Chapman, who will always be remembered for his love of the Ocean...
Bitou Covid-19 response team reaches goalDate: 09/07/2020
One of the Bitou Covid-19 response team's goals was to provide humanitarian relief to locals affected by the global pandemic...
A tribute to Mom - from four devoted daughtersDate: 09/07/2020
NANCY Stratten (nee Coward) was born in Beckenham, London. She attended The Abbey School in Reading where she excelled...
An update on the recent months under lockdownDate: 09/07/2020
We will soon be entering our 4th month of national lockdown restrictions and our hearts go out to the entire community of Plett...
The Cape Town Weather Office severe weather alert - Damaging Winds on Thursday 9 July 2020Date: 08/07/2020
Strong north-westerly winds (60-75 km/h) are expected over the Western Cape on Thursday (9/7/2020) but strong gale...
Labour inspectors descend on the Southern CapeDate: 08/07/2020
The Department of Employment and Labour in the Western Cape will target businesses in the Southern Cape this week amidst...
Plett needs cycling lanes as the sport gains popularity across townDate: 08/07/2020
Apparently I didn’t get the memo; everyone seems to be a cyclist these days, but don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful scene...
WATCH Virtual hike of the First 10 Minutes of the Robberg TrailDate: 07/07/2020
WATCH - Robberg Nature Reserve is a national monument and World Heritage Site situated in Plettenberg Bay...
Call for several Schools in Bitou to shutDate: 06/07/2020
At least two schools in Plettenberg Bay are in the process of shutting down due to Covid-19 concerns...
Plett actors in Netflix movie 8Date: 06/07/2020
If you’re looking for a weekend movie, and aren’t afraid of a few good scares, check out the new South African film...
WATCH Divers encounter local bottlenose dolphins in PlettDate: 06/07/2020
The reefs of PlettenbergBay are teeming with marine life &, while not uncommon, it's always a treat when divers encounter local...
Volunteers help curb crime in PlettDate: 03/07/2020
Volunteers have spent more than 150 hours patrolling the streets of Plettenberg Bay over the past two weeks in an attempt...
Sunrise time-lapses - Plettenberg Bay & Formosa PeakDate: 03/07/2020
Living in Plettenberg Bay has many rewards and one of those being the divine sunrises over the ocean and Formosa Peak....
It’s worth the wait – Plett Tourism launches two promotionsDate: 03/07/2020
Plett Tourism launches two new promotions as part of ‘Plett it’s worth the wait’ domestic travel strategy...
Bitou Municipality approves Baboon Monitoring ProgramDate: 03/07/2020
Baboon Monitoring Program update from the desk of the joint operation - Bitou Municipality, Cape Nature & Natures Valley Trust...
Birds of Eden Hiking Trail now openDate: 02/07/2020
In a world where nothing is at it seems anymore you must not only think out of the box but have a clear understanding of this...
Bitou budget does nothing to curb Covid-19 impact on PlettDate: 01/07/2020
During the initial stages of Level 5 lockdown, Plett found itself in a relatively isolated bubble with only five confirmed cases.
Bitou Covid-19 Response Team Newsletter 01 July 2020Date: 01/07/2020
A brief update on the activities of the Bitou Covid-19 Response Team over the last couple of weeks...
Bitou Mayor tests positive for covid 19Date: 01/07/2020
“Last week, Thursday 25 June, I had terrible flu and decided to visit my doctor. I was taken for a Covid-19 test and ordered...
Plett communities march against gender based violenceDate: 01/07/2020
Last week about 50 men from Qolweni and Pine Trees congregated on the streets of that suburb to take a bold stand against GBV...
The role of baboons in our fynbos ecosystemDate: 01/07/2020
The role of baboons in our fynbos ecosystem is vital to its continued preservation...
WATCH: Shark sighted at RobbergDate: 30/06/2020
Patty Butterworth caught sight of this great white shark cruising while hiking Robberg last week...
A “Thank you!” from New Horizons Distribution Points and Soup KitchensDate: 30/06/2020
After 14 weeks of lockdown, our Bitou COVID 19 Disaster Management volunteers are still running strong, and again we served...
Plett Volunteers Soup Kitchen Stats 22-28 June 2020Date: 30/06/2020
Another very busy past week for the Plett Volunteers Soup Kitchens and the numbers are still coming in...
A perfect day for a hot soup!Date: 30/06/2020
Perfect day for a pot of soup & a glass of wine - today we honour Luiz Da Fonseca of LM Restaurant for his birthday & efforts...
POEM - The Pine Tree by Rita HardakerDate: 29/06/2020
Local Plett resident, Rita Hardaker submitted another one of her inspiring poems, that speaks of endurance in a time when many...
Two Plett grocery stores close for covid 19 sanitationDate: 29/06/2020
Two Plettenberg Bay grocery chain stores were forced to close their doors for sanitation and screening of staff on Sunday 28...
Repeat rehab visitor heads back to seaDate: 26/06/2020
Not even lockdown could steal the joy of experiencing the sight of rehabilitated penguins waddling their way to freedom...
Conservation off to the field off to the field they goDate: 26/06/2020
The teams at Nature's Valley Trust conservation NPO are relieved after being granted permission to continue some of their...
Help the Eden to Addo initiative preserve 10 000 hectares of landDate: 26/06/2020
Every year, Eden to Addo hosts the Great Corridor Hike! A 20 day, 350 kilometres, fundraising expedition for and about...
