The Overstrand Municipality in partnership with the South African Police Service, officially launched Safer Festive Season Operations 2022/2023, on Friday, 2 December 2022, at an event hosted by Overstrand Municipality.

Amongst the dignitaries attended the event, were the honourable Dr Annelie Rabie, Executive Mayor of the Overstrand Municipality, and several Councillors, some of whom also serve on her Mayoral Committee, SAPS District Commissioner, Major General Mochologi, Municipal Manager. The event was organised by Director Michaels and his team under the leadership of MMC Lindile Ntsabo.

The Safer Festival Season Operation plan is aimed at ensuring the safety of residents and visitors in and to the Overstrand safe during the festive season. It further aims to increase police visibility and conducting visible operation throughout the season and beyond.

Thank you to everyone who made the effort to meet Mayor Rabie and her team last night at the First Thursday event in Hermanus.

This will be the last First Thursday event for the year.

This is how First Thursdays work:

• First Thursdays give the residents of Overstrand a platform to be heard - whether they want to pitch an idea, or raise issues on service delivery that they are encountering.
• First Thursdays give the Mayor and her team an opportunity to meet residents face to face, and helps them to understand their needs and aspirations.
• Meetings are kept brief in order to accommodate as many people as possible.
• Remember, First Thursdays are open to everyone. There is no need to RSVP.

A local Hermanus restaurant, Perlemoen, won the 'World Hidden Gem' award at the 2023 La Liste gala event in Paris, France this week.

The restaurant is located in one of the historic buildings in the heart of the Old Harbour.

Perlemoen is the only restaurant on the African continent to make this prestigious global awards list.

Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dr Annelie Rabie, said this is an outstanding achievement that confirms Overstand’s position as a UNESCO Creative city of Gastronomy

She congratulated restaurant owner, chef Jannie Malherbe and staff, for being part of the 'World's Best' list.

The topic of dogs on Overstrand beaches and in public spaces has been a controversial issue for many years.

While dogs are allowed to enjoy the beaches and coastal paths, their movements are restricted to comply with the Overstrand Municipality’s By-law on Dogs and Cats as well as international Blue Flag requirements.

Section 6(2) and (3) of the above by-law are clear both in context and literal interpretation: “No person may or cause to allow any dog to be in a public place unless it is kept on a leash.” Note that public spaces include any beach, road, path, bridge, footpath or garden, and any other place under the control of the municipality.