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Hermanus, the world's foremost land based whale watching destination, is a thriving holiday resort offering residents and holiday makers all modern amenities, yet retaining its fisherman's village charm. The popular resort town of Hermanus, situated between mountain and sea, has gained world-wide recognition as the world's foremost land based whale watching destination. This has resulted in the former fishing village showing a tremendous growth over the last few years.

Nurdle spill clean up - urgent plea from Overstrand Municipality for public help

It is heartbreaking to think about birds eating these plastic pellets and die. Every handful of nurdles you scoop up can make a dent in this threat to the whole marine ecosystem.

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West Coast Rock Lobster "crayfish" season 2020/2021 dates (Copy)

The 2020/21 CRAYFISH SEASON (West Coast Rock Lobster or WCRL recreational fishing) is limited to 12 days between 28 November 2020 and 3 April 2021.

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West Coast Rock Lobster "crayfish" season 2020/2021 dates

The 2020/21 CRAYFISH SEASON (West Coast Rock Lobster or WCRL recreational fishing) is limited to 12 days between 28 November 2020 and 3 April 2021.

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Be vigilant of opportunistic criminals

With the summer holiday season about to unfold, the Overstrand Municipality would like to warn residents and holidaymakers to be extra careful and aware of their safety over the period.

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Overstrand residents: Make sure you are wildfire-ready

IN THE LAST YEAR, WILDFIRES IN THE OVERBERG DISTRICT HAVE DESTROYED AND DAMAGED ALMOST 50 HOMES AND THREATENED SEVERAL NEIGHBOURHOODS. Homeowners, follow this tested advice when living in or close to dense vegetation like fynbos, forests and/or dense alien plants.

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HERMANUS CBD: STORM WATER UPGRADE ON TRACK

Stormwater upgrades are on track and progress is currently in line with the planned construction programme. Anticipated completion date is 30 April 2021.

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Mira, the southern right whale who returned to Hermanus after 3 years

Mira is a gorgeous Southern Right Whale with a distinctive white blaze over her back. She returned to Hermanus after 3 years with her second calf.

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Stunning photos of a visit to Wildekrans Wines in Botriver

Wildekrans Wine Estate Venue is situated between the leafy scenery of Botriver and the sunny beaches of Hermanus. Here on rolling hills overlooking Walker Bay

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Southern right whale Aerial Survey - Press Release 2020

A preliminary count survey conducted at the end of August indicated the presence of 71 females with calves and 11 unaccompanied adults, leading to a total of 153 southern right whales, between Hermanus and Witsand.

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Lockdown rules under Level 2 for the tourisim sector of South Africa

After months of not being able to cross into other provinces without permits, South Africans can now do as limitations on local travel are lifted. Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane hosted a media briefing on 19 August to outline how the move to Level 2 will impact tourism-related activities.

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Tourism Services under Level 3 Lockdown in South Africa

Parts of the tourism sector set to operate under level 3. As some strategic sectors of the economy will need to operate during the lockdown, such sectors will need tourism services, even before the sector is fully opened for leisure

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Basic tips for working from home and keep your sanity

New Co-Worker?

You might suddenly find yourself working from home for the foreseeable future. But being productive in your home environment isn’t always easy, thanks to limited space, less-than-ideal work areas and everyday household distractions.

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The South African government has issued 9 regulations to manage the coronavirus pandemic.

Considering the magnitude and severity of the COVID -19 outbreak which has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and classified as a national disaster by the President of South Africa.

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