The Danger Point Lighthouse in Gansbaai is open to the public this week, 3 - 8 October 2022 from 10:00 - 15:00.

Did you know:

• The view from the top is awesome
• The light flashes three times every 40 seconds
• The tower is 18,3 meters high
• There are 83 steps to the top of the tower
• The light is 1 7000 000 candle power

Contact Gansbaai Tourism manager, Glenda Kitley, on 072 2915564 for more information.

The First Thursday initiative, scheduled for Thursday 6 October 2022 in Stanford, is cancelled after the full council agreed to a recess.

The Mayor and her team look forward to meeting you one-on-one in Hermanus on 3 November 2022 from 17:00 – 19:00.

It is a golden opportunity for residents to engage with both the political and administrative leadership of the municipality and residents are encouraged to attend the event.

Categories B & C indigent households are being phased out and the affected households will all have to renew their applications for indigent status before 31 October 2022.

Both these categories cater for indigent households with a property value up to R220 000.

On Saturday morning, 1 October 2022 from 09:00 – 12:00, Overstrand Municipality’s Finance Department will assist residents with their applications at the following venues:

•    Thusong Service Centre in Hawston
•    Multi-Purpose Centre (old Lusitania building at the New Harbour) in Westcliff, Hermanus
•    Proteadorp Community Hall in Kleinmond

Kindly note, the other towns will receive assistance on Saturday, 15 October 2022. Details to follow.

Overstrand Libraries offer a range of activities for children during the October school holiday break.

These activities are offered free of charge. You can contact your local library for more information.

The programme for Hermanus Library is as follows:

On Monday, 3 October 2022, 6 – 8 year olds are invited to join the arts and craft class; on Tuesday, 4 October, the 6 - 12 year olds can learn how to crochet; on Wednesday, 5 October, the target group is 10 – 12 year old for an arts and crafts class and Thursday, 6 October, the 6 - 12 year olds are invited to learn about sharks in conjunction with the Shark Conservancy.

All activities at the Hermanus Library start at 10:00 and last an hour. Limited spots available, so please book in advance on Tel 028 313 8077 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.