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housands of dead sardines that washed up along West Coast beaches have raised an uncomfortable question: should the public be worried about the fish in their cans, the health of the ocean... or both? Scientists had yet to establish whether the pilchard herpesvirus (PHV), ultimately, was the cause of the mass deaths, leaving crucial questions about what was happening beneath the surface. Earlier this month the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) announced mass deaths of sardines along
“healthy” fish it “cannot Many contain pilchard herpesvirus some yet be attributed as the cause of the West Coast. While thousands of sardines died thousands more were identified as “dying” at the time before they were deemed “healthy” again. The DFFE announced PHV was detected in the dead sardines and some of the healthy fish. Moreover, what had not yet been proven was whether sewage pollution, animal agriculture or human activity could have led to the virus’ prevalence. Available evidence had not yet proven to be any cause of the virus or that the virus killed the fish. “At the moment there hasn’t been any confirmation in terms of the sardines not being healthy for anyone to consume,” said Thabile Nkunjana of the National Agricultural Market Council. “The DFFE has actually confirmed that
humans can continue consuming the pillchards as it is not really affecting humans at the moment or even animals.” While PHV is a first for South Africa, other countries such as New Zealand and Australia have had their fair share of it. Nkunjana said it was still concerning that this had happened in the country’s oceans. But should results from the testing determine PHV as the cause of the mass deaths it could significantly reduce the sardine population in the country. “That could probably somehow lead to significantly lower supply [of fish] to the market,” Nkunjana said, “and we could see a hike in prices.” Dr Loraine Shuttleworth of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT) said even in the midst of the PHV detection in dead and
death. “Whether perhaps their immune system was weakened by any other factor making them susceptible could be a possibility, for now this all remains speculative.” Fishing-industry experts said there had been little fishing activity over the previous two weeks. The most activity had been in Mossel Bay, but Cape Agulhas has proven more challenging since the incident. Fish-processing industry leaders told Hermanus Times, there had been no adult sardines to work with. “Juvenile sardines are too small for canning,” an industry spokesperson said. “But all hope is not lost. Vessels that have gone out fishing on Monday night reported no signs of floating dead fish.” He also confirmed that this situation, luckily, had not negatively impacted the business operations in any way.
Pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) has been detected in dead and seemingly healthy sardines.
Over 80 residents rescue dolphin When a Risso's dolphin stranded on Silversands Beach in Bettys Bay on Sunday 16 August, more than 80 people - residents with buckets and towels, CapeNature and the Betty's Bay Conservancy - mobilised within minutes to get it safely back to sea. The Dyer Island Conservation Trust urged the public to contact professionals before intervening with stranded marine animals. Full story on page 2.
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A stranded Risso’s dolphin was saved by residents of Betty’s Bay. Photo: Pete Oxvord
Healed white scars, deep wounds previously created by cookie-cutter sharks, are mainly divided into four parts from the center to the outermost layer: The white scar in the center, the migrating black lines, the gray scar on the periphery and the black scar on the outermost periphery," they stated. "Furthermore, in mature healed white scars, the rete and dermal ridges, collagen bundles, and adipose tissue were restored under histologic examination. These structures weren’t found in the healed deep wounds in humans and pigs." According to Marine Dynamics if the public comes across any dead animal or
live animal seemingly in need of help, please contact your local conservation network (can likely find someone on Google). "Anything in the Overberg region can be reported to us (Dyer Island Conservation Trust). If you cannot find an organisation in your area, contact whoever you know of as the stranding networks are quite well connected and the right people should be able to be contacted. Important to make sure you get advice from people who know what they are doing. Often well meaning members of the public do more harm as they did not get advice from experts," they said. The contact number for the Dyer Island Trust is 082 907 5607. • Hermanus Times reported on 5 August about the two southern right whales – an adult and a newborn calf – that were found dead near Dyer Island. An adult southern right whale was found on 2 August during a Marine Big 5 tour by Marine Dynamics. The crew encountered the deceased adult whale floating offshore. On 3 August, the next day, a second deceased southern right whale was found floating offshore. “Examinations revealed that this was a male calf with an unhealed umilicus which meant that it had been born quite recently.” Marine Dynamics confirmed that the adult female died by ship strike. “It is assumed that the second deceased southern right whale was her calf and died because such a young calf cannot survive without its mother. We are still waiting on genetic tests to confirm, " they said.
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A stolen outside light, suspicious CCTV footage and a chase through the Hermanus CBD led to the arrest of eight suspects in a string of theft and shoplifting incidents in July and August.
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On 1 August, a vigilant HPP CCTV operator noticed two men carrying heavy bags into Swartdam Road from Zwelihle. Officers stopped and questioned them, finding a 5 kg gas bottle and tools in their possession. "When questioned further they could not provide the officer with a reasonable explanation as to where they got these items from," Boshoff said. Both men were arrested for possession of suspected stolen property. HPP also assisted in two shoplifting incidents. On 22 July
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Crime in focus Police are investigating a brutal house robbery in Betty's Bay after a 68-year-old woman was tied up, strangled and assaulted by intruders in her home. At 04:25 on 10 August, Kleinmond police registered the house robbery case. According to police, two unidentified males confronted the woman at the address after they gained entry into the house by "taking out"a lounge window. "The suspects tied the victim's hands behind her back, strangled and assaulted her [while] demanding money, safe keys and jewellery," said the police in correspondence with Hermanus Times. Following this incident, the suspects reportedly took the victim's Toyota Fortuner vehicle and belongings and fled the scene. The car was found abandoned in Gordon's Bay before it was subsequently taken to Stikland for further processing. Police have urged the public or anyone with information about this incident to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. The body of an unidentified man discovered next to an ATM in Gansbaai has sparked a police investigation. Gansbaai police are appealing for public assistance after the man was discovered face down on Wednesday 12 August. Police say that according to reports the man was found in a grey hoodie he had on covering his face. Investigators currently suspect no foul play.
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TWK water issue Poor service delivery continues in the Theewaterskloof Municipality; accusations are being traded back and forth and taxpayers are getting the short end of the stick.
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Three nabbed with R550k City infrastructure, drugs Ishmael Mabena A raid in Napier has recovered R550 000 worth of stolen municipal infrastructure and drugs, leading to the arrest of three males. A raid on an illegal scrapyard in Napier led to the discovery of R550 000 worth of stolen municipal infrastructure as well as cocaine, tik and Mandrax. Three suspects have since been arrested. On Wednesday 12 August a Napier law-enforcement operation led to the recovery of stolen municipal infrastructure, including heavy-duty copper cables, electrical boxes and water fittings. Law enforcement also seized solar panels and a commercial scale. This was during an initial target-
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These are the problems that residents of the Theewaterskloof municipal area have had to endure for years. Minister Anton Bredell, the Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development responded to questions in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on Thursday and said they recognise the concerns relating to governance, service delivery and water security in the Theewaterskloof Municipality. “The people of Theewaterskloof deserve a municipality that is well governed, accountable and able to deliver reliable basic services. Our approach is therefore not simply to respond to individual crises, but to address the underlying institutional and infrastructure challenges that affect sustainable service delivery,” Bredell said. Water security in Villiersdorp, in particular, is under the spotlight after it emerged that taxpayers had to pay for borehole repairs themselves and that the municipality is allegedly using more water from the Elandskloof Dam than it has been allocated. According to communications officer of the Theewaterskloof Municipality, TarrenLee Habelgaarn, TWK has access to several water sources for Villiersdorp. "The primary allocation from the Elandskloof Water Scheme amounts to 694 000 kℓ per year. In addition, the Municipality has access to a further 150 000 kℓ per year, as well as an allocation of irrigation water which, where necessary, can be utilised for drinking water purposes. Against these available water resources, the Municipality abstracted approximately 450 000 kℓ from the Elandskloof Dam and available boreholes during the 2025-'26 financial year," she said. Hermanus Times has received documents regarding the municipality's water usage from the Elandskloof Dam. According to the documents, TWK used 839 600 kl of water from the Elandskloof Dam in 2024, 550 550 kl in 2025, and - up to May - 356 310 kl in 2026. Residents are now wondering whether the municipality has plans in place to ensure water security in the town. "Water management within the Theewaterskloof municipal area and its communities requires increasing attention due to various factors, necessitating a long-term planning approach by the Municipality. These factors include, among others, population growth and the fact that water storage and supply resources are not expanding at the same rate. This places increasing pressure on existing water resources. In addition, existing water infrastructure is ageing, which contributes, among other things, to water losses," Habelgraan said. According to her the municipality’s integrated five-year water plan focuses on maintenance, improved infrastructure, reducing water losses, investigations into expanding existing water sources as well new water sources and community participation in anti-vandalism initiatives. She also emphasised the the greatest challenge remains repeated incidents of vandalism. "This places extraordinary pressure on municipal resources and funding
and the Municipality simply cannot afford to repair every vandalised public asset, including boreholes. The boreholes at the tennis court and the nature garden were developed as supplementary water sources and maintained by the Municipality. Unfortunately, the water supply capacity of both facilities has repeatedly been compromised by serious acts of vandalism." She further stated that a new pump was installed at the tennis court borehole in 2024. "Just one month later, it was vandalised to such an extent that it could not be used. In February, the pump was repaired, only to be seriously vandalised again in June," she said. To report any vandalism please contact: 0800 214 4730 (confidential reporting) or contact your nearest police station or dial 10111
Department helps TWK TWK is currently implementing an Article 139(5) Financial Recovery Plan (FRP). Through this intervention, the Western Cape Provincial Treasury, together with the Department of Local Government, is providing strengthened oversight and monitoring of the implementation of corrective measures. "The Province is also planning to implement an Article 154 support plan to complement the FRP and provide continued support beyond the formal intervention period. The plan will focus on strengthening institutional capacity, management systems and long-term service delivery planning," Bredell said. The Department's Municipal Communication function is also supporting the municipality with strategic communication advice and tools, particularly in communicating service delivery challenges, interventions and disruptions. This is intended to promote transparent communication, public participation and greater trust between communities and local government. The Western Cape Government is combining governance support with practical investment in infrastructure and service delivery. During the 2025-'26 financial year, the Department provided: • R400 000 through a Municipal Intervention Grant to improve waste management and strengthen local waste management systems; • R400 000 through a Municipal Intervention Grant to upgrade water and sanitation services in high-priority areas; and • R1,65 million through the Water Resilience Programme to upgrade the raw-water storage facility at Voorstekraal, increasing storage capacity and improving the reliability of municipal water supply. For the 2026-'27 financial year, the municipality has also been allocated R800 000 through the Municipal Energy Resilience Grant (MERG). This includes R300 000 for additional electrical technician capacity and R500 000 for the development of an Electricity Master Plan. "Through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG), the Province has further supported a number of major infrastructure projects during 2025-'26, including water, wastewater and waste-management infrastructure in Grabouw, Riviersonderend and Botrivier. "A total of R31 668 million in MIG funding was allocated to Theewaterskloof Municipality for the 2025-'26 financial year. Of this amount, R30 383 million, or 96%, has been spent to date." “Funding infrastructure is important, but it is only part of the solution. Municipalities must have the institutional capacity to plan properly, implement projects, maintain their assets and communicate honestly. This is why our support combines infrastructure investment with governance oversight and capacity building,” he said. The Department will continue monitoring the implementation.
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19 Augustus 2026 In the Estate of the Late WILFRED MATHEUNIS BOOYSEN, Identity number: 700504 5139 08 8 of 155 Angelier Street, Mount Pleasant, Hermanus who died at Hermanus on 11 February 2026, married in community of property to Devra Felicity Booysen ID: 710605 0214 08 7.
Case No. 267/2024 In the matter between: OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY Execution Creditor / Plaintiff
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and RAYMOND GEORGE SCHEEPERS Execution Debtor / Defendant
GUTHRIE & THERON ATTORNEYS, W J A DU TOIT, EXECUTOR 77 MAIN ROAD, HERMANUS REF: WJAdT/eg/VB0610
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In the Estate of the Late JOSEPHINE ELAINE SAGE, Identity number: 500604 0004 18 8 of 131 Benguela Cove, Botrivier who died at Botrivier on 23 April 2026, married according to the laws of England.
Chairperson Rev. P. Edwards CALEDON 7230
Debtors and Creditors in the above Estate are requested to pay their debts and lodge their claims with the undersigned within a period of 30 (THIRTY) days reckoned as from FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST 2026.
NOTICE
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In the Estate of the Late CATHARINA ELIZABETH GREY, Identity number: 391112 0056 08 5 of Golden Harvest Village, Sandbaai, Hermanus who died at Hermanus on 07 June 2026, widow. MASTER’S REFERENCE: 014218/2026 Debtors and Creditors in the above Estate are requested to pay their debts and lodge their claims with the undersigned within a period of 30 (THIRTY) days reckoned as from FRIDAY, 19 AUGUST 2026. GUTHRIE & THERON ATTORNEYS, W J A DU TOIT, EXECUTOR 77 MAIN ROAD, HERMANUS REF: WJAdT/eg/VG0654 NM10069880-HL190826
Treasurer Mr. P. Valentine NAPIER 7270
Key duties include amongst others: - Managing records, files and correspondence - Assisting with meetings, reports and events - Supporting basic financial administration - Liaising with community members and stakeholders - General office administration
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GUTHRIE & THERON ATTORNEYS, W J A DU TOIT, EXECUTOR 77 MAIN ROAD, HERMANUS REF: WJAdT/eg/VS0755
Secretary Mr. C. Balie CALEDON 7230
Draft Advert: Overberg Community Trust Administrative Clerk (Intern) We are looking for a friendly and organised Trust Administrative Clerk to support the day-to-day running of our community trust.
MASTER'S REFERENCE: 014208/2026
In the estate of the late SYBRAND JOHANNES VAN DER SPUY, Identity Number 331226 5022 083, of 72 Celliers Street, Franskraal, Western Cape who died on 5 February 2022 (Estate No 5038/2022). Notice is hereby given that copies of the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days from 21 August 2026 at the offices of the Master of the High Court, Cape Town and the Magistrate, Hermanus. Du Plessis & Hofmeyr Inc Helderberg Law Chambers 208 Main Road Somerset West (Attorneys of the Estate) Ref: AH/BG/AH39
Key Competencies • Integrity and professionalism • Strong interpersonal skills • Problem-solving ability • Accountability and reliability • Commitment to community development and service
No guarantee is given, but according to information, the property consists of: In Extent: 595 (FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETYFIVE) Square meters STANDARD RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
DATED AT CAPE TOWN THIS 14th DAY OF AUGUST 2026.
Requirements: - Matric plus office administration qualification - Good communication and organisational skills - Basic computer skills (MS Office) - A positive attitude and commitment to community service - Person needs to have sober habits and work on Saturdays when required. If you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply! Send your CV to: The General Secretary, connellbalie40@gmail.com Closing Date: 10 September 2026 (No hand deliveries)
FAIRBRIDGES Plaintiff’s Attorney 22nd Floor, Portside Building 5 Buitengracht Street Cape Town, 8001 Email: nick.r@fairbridqes.co.za Ref: SD/nr/CVE22/0001 c/o: GUTHRIE & THERON 19 Hoopstraat Caledon, 7230 NM10069963-HL190826
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AANSOEK OM HERSONERING, ONDERVERDELING, SLUITING VAN PUBLIEKE PLEK, KONSOLIDASIE, VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK EN PERMANENTE AFWYKING: ERF 8308 EN 8313, GRABOUW
APPLICATION FOR REZONING, SUBDIVISION, CLOSURE OF PUBLIC PLACE, CONSOLIDATION, CONSENT USE AND PERMANENT DEPARTURE: ERF 8308 AND 8313, GRABOUW
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In the execution of the Judgment of the above Honourable Court dated 3 SEPTEMBER 2025, a sale in execution will be held on 4 September 2026 at 10h00 at the property, namely, ERF 3162, 41 LUCKHOFF STREET, IN THE HANGKLIPK L E I N M O N D M U N I C I PA L I T Y, D I V I S I O N CALEDON ROAD, WESTERN CAPE, where the property will be sold by the Sheriff of this Court to the highest bidder.
The Conditions of Sale may be inspected at: 1. the office of the SHERIFF: CALEDON 27 DEMPERS STREET, CALEDON, 7230 and at; 2. The offices of GUTHRIE & THERON ATTORNEYS: 19 Hoopstraat Caledon, 7230.
ICatPlan CC (t/a IC@ Plan Town Planner), Postnet Suit 176, Private Bag X 15, SOMERSET WEST, 7129 Eienaar: Purple Rain Properties No 81(pty) ltd, c/o Industrial en Raspberrystraat, GRABOUW, 7160 Verwysingsnommer: GRA/8308/8313/4636/2025 Grond beskrywing: Erf 8308 en 8313, GRABOUW Kennisgewingnommer: KOR 03/2026 Volledige beskrywing van aansoek: 1. Hersonering ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(a) van die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit: Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2022, van Erf 8308, Grabouw, na 'n onderverdelingsgebied.
2. Onderverdeling ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(d) van die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit: Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2022, van Erf 8308, Grabouw, in twee gedeeltes, naamlik Gedeelte 1 (± 437 m²), wat gesoneer sal word as Nywerheidsone 2: Nywerheid, en die Restant, wat as Openbare Plek sal bly. 3. Sluiting van 'n openbare plek, ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(n) van die Theewaterskloof -munisipaliteit: Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2022, van 'n gedeelte (± 437 m²) van Erf 8308, Grabouw.
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IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF CALEDON SUBDISTRICT CALEDON HELD AT CALEDON
MASTER’S REFERENCE: 014198/2026 Debtors and Creditors in the above Estate are requested to pay their debts and lodge their claims with the undersigned within a period of 30 (THIRTY) days reckoned as from FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST 2026.
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4. Konsolidasie ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(e) van die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit: Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2022, van 'n gedeelte (± 437 m²) van Erf 8308, Grabouw, met Erf 8313, Grabouw. 5. Vergunningsgebruik ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(o) van die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit: Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2022, op die voorgestelde gekonsolideerde erf vir 'n Vermaaklikheidsplek om voorsiening te maak vir 'n Binneshuise Sportfasiliteit op Erf 8313, Grabouw. 6. Permanente afwyking ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(b) van die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit: Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2022, om af te wyk van die vereiste parkeerplekke, ten einde 0 parkeerplekke toe te laat in plaas van 33 parkeerplekke. Kennis word hiermee gegee ingevolge die Theewaterskloof Munisipaliteit se Verordenning op Munisipale Grondsgebruikbeplanning dat bogenoemde aansoek ontvang is en beskikbaar is vir inspeksie gedurende kantoorure vanaf 19 Augustus 2026 tot 28 September 2026 by die Departement Stadsbeplanning en Boubeheer, Caledon by 6 Plein straat, Caledon, 7230. Enige skriftelike besware of kommentaar teen die voorstel kan ingevolge Artikel 50 van die genoemde wetgewing aan die Munisipale Bestuurder, Posbus 24, Caledon, 7230 / Faks no. 028 214 1289 / E-pos twkmun@twk.org.za gestuur word op of voor 28 September 2026 na die publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing, met vermelding van jou naam, adres of kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word na Me. E. Moolman: Administrateur/Stadsbeplanning by 028 214 3300. Die Munisipaliteit kan weier om enige kommentaar te aanvaar wat na die sluitingsdatum ontvang word. Persone wie nie kan skryf nie, kan by die munisipale kantoor aanmeld en 'n munisipale amptenaar sal behulpsaam wees om die relevante kommentaar of inligting skriftelik te dokumenteer.
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ICatPlan CC (t/a IC @Plan Town Planner), Postnet Suit 176, Private Bag X 15, SOMERSET WEST, 7129 Owner: Purple Rain Properties No 81 (Pty) Ltd, c/o Industrial and Raspberry Street, GRABOUW, 7160 Reference number: GRA/8308/8313/4636/2025 Property Description: Erf 8308 AND 8313, GRABOUW Notice Number: KOR 03/2026 Detailed description of proposal: 1. Rezoning in terms of Section 15(2)(a) of the Theewaterskloof Municipality: By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2022, of Erf 8308, Grabouw, to a subdivisional area. 2. Subdivis ion in terms of Section 15(2)(d) of the Theewaterskloof Municipality: By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2022, of Erf 8308, Grabouw, into two portions, namely Portion 1 (± 437m²), to be zoned Industrial Zone 2; Industry and the Remainder, to remain Public Place. 3. Closure of public place, in terms of Section 15(2)(n) of the Theewaterskloof Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2022, of a portion (± 437m²) of Erf 8308, Grabouw. · Consolidation in terms of Section 15(2)(e) of the Theewaterskloof Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2022, of a portion (± 437m²) of Erf 8308, Grabouw, with Erf 8313, Grabouw. 4. Consent Use in terms of Section 15(2)(o) of the Theewaterskloof Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2022, on the proposed consolidated erf for a Place of Entertainment to accommodate an Indoor Sports Facility on Erf 8313, Grabouw. 5. Permanent Departure in terms of Section 15(2)(b) of the Theewaterskloof Municipality: By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2022, to deviate from the required parking bays, to allow 0 parking bays in lieu of 33 parking bays. Notice is hereby given in terms of the Theewaterskloof Municipality: By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning that the abovementioned application has been received and is available for inspection from 19 August 2026 to 28 September 2026 during ofce hours at the Town Planning and Building Control Department at 6 Plein Street, Caledon, 7230. Any written comments or objections may be addressed in terms of section 50 of the said legislation to the Municipal Manager, P.O Box 24, Caledon, 7230 / Fax: 028 214 1289 / E-mail: twkmun@twk.org.za on or before 28 September 2026 from the date of publication of this notice, quoting your, name, address or contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comments. Telephonic enquiries can be made to Ms E. Moolman: Administrator/Town Planning at 028 214 3300. The Municipality may refuse to accept comment received after the closing date. Any person who cannot write will be assisted by a Municipal ofcial by transcribing their comments. NM10069837-HL190826
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t just two years old Amber-Rose Berry slipped during a swimming lesson in the waters of Pringle Bay. The fall was enough to embed a deep fear of water in the little girl; for years she was frightened even to put her face beneath the surface. Now, 13 years later, this same child is preparing to swim the English Channel. If 18-year-old Amber-Rose succeeds in her crossing, between 21 and 27 August, weather and tides permitting, she will become the youngest South African to complete one of the world’s most demanding open-water endurance swims, the 34 km stretch between Dover, England and the coast of France. But this is no teenager chasing a headline. Amber-Rose has already proved she belongs in the open water. In December 2023, at just 16
years and 77 days old, she became the youngest person to complete a solo swim across False Bay, a gruelling 33 km crossing from Miller’s Point to Rooiels that took her nine hours and 40 minutes. The achievement earned her a Guinness World Record and the admiration of the open-water swimming community. The Rhenish Girls’ High School alumnus has come a long way from the little girl who could not bear to submerge her face. A CAUSE BIGGER THAN HERSELF What makes Amber-Rose’s channel bid especially remarkable is why she is doing it. Her campaign, called Amber-Rose Crossing 2026, is raising funds for the Ukukhula Institute, an organisation that provides bursaries for disadvantaged student-athletes from Eastern Cape high schools to attend Rhodes University. The institute is also preparing to open a high-performance sports academy
Only a fraction reach other side in Makhanda in 2027. Her campaign carries a simple, powerful message: Believe In What You Can Achieve. SOURCE OF PRIDE TO HER OLD SCHOOL The Rhenish Old Girls’ Union has thrown its full support behind its former learner: “The Rhenish Old Girls’ Union is incredibly proud of Old Girl Amber-Rose Berry, who is set to attempt to become the youngest South African to swim the English Channel. At just 18 years old Amber-Rose will take on one of the world’s most demanding open-water swims from 21 to 27 August, with her crossing also raising funds for the Ukukhula Institute, supporting opportunities for disadvantaged student-athletes. “Amber-Rose, your courage, determination and resilience
inspire us all. We wish you calm seas, favourable conditions and every success as you take on this remarkable challenge. Believe in what you can achieve.” FROM FEAR TO FRANCE The English Channel is the Mount Everest of open-water swimming. Swimmers face cold water, strong currents, jellyfish, shipping traffic and the sheer physical and mental toll of swimming for upwards of 12 hours. Only a fraction of those who attempt it ever reach the other side. For Amber-Rose the challenge is deeply personal. From a toddler’s tumble in Pringle Bay’s waters to the cold, grey expanse of the channel her journey has been one of quiet determination and a refusal to let fear write her story.
Amber-Rose Berry is on her way to swim the English Channel. Photo: Facebook
As she enters the water at Dover this month she carries with her the hopes of her community, her old school and every disadvantaged young athlete whose path she is helping to open. Amber-Rose’s ties with Hermanus are also something she will not easily forget, where she attended See and Sand Lifeguard Training. The week-long camp offers specialised water safety and professional seven-day lifesaving certification courses.
Don’t miss out on the ultimate trail hill climb Motorsport fans are in for a weekend of high-octane action as the ORA RAW 4×4 Ultimate Hill Climb returns to the Grabouw 4x4 Route on 29 and 30 August. Dubbed the "Impossible Hill Climb," the event pits extreme off-road drivers against punishing steep terrain, loose dust, and technical rock crawl sections that push both machine and driver to their limits. The competition is strictly limited to 30 vehicle entries, keeping the field tight and the rivalry fierce. Saturday sees the Road Legal Class take on the hill, where roadworthy, standard-modified 4x4s battle the gradient. Sunday belongs to the Modified Class - purpose-built rigs, extreme builds, and custom buggies that take on the course's most brutal features. Safety is paramount: all drivers and
passengers must wear helmets, every vehicle needs a fully functional winch, and full medical standby services are stationed on-site throughout the weekend. But it is more than just a competition - it is an outdoor festival for the whole family. Spectators can enjoy intense vehicle viewing, extreme tyre flex demonstrations, daytime entertainment, and a thrilling night drive. Local food stalls, dedicated viewing areas, and on-site terrain camping round out the experience. Nearby Trail's End Bike Hotel offers accommodation packages for travelling fans. The event runs from 08:00 daily. For entry information or queries, contact Sean at offroadadventuresza@gmail.com or 076 654 9381.
The ORA RAW 4×4 Ultimate Hill Climb returns to the Grabouw 4x4 Route on 29 and 30 August.
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