Onrus Beach is making history with the hosting of the IBC Bodyboarding World Tour from 18 to 28 August 2022.  This is a first for Africa and the organisers are hopeful that the championship can again be held in the Overstrand in years to come.

Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dr Annelie Rabie welcomed bodyboarders from all over the globe to the Overstrand.  “The Bodyboarding World Tour gives momentum to the recovery of sporting events, and we are looking forward to this opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Onrus”.

Residents are invited to join the excitement and should follow social media for information on the days of the competition as there will be five competition days during the 10-day timeframe.

The lovely sunny winter’s day on Saturday, 13 August 2022, was met with joy by the spirited women who have positive ‘can do’ attitudes and who go the extra mile. They are the ones on who everyone in their respective communities rely and they attended a special breakfast hosted by Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dr Annelie Rabie and Municipal Council as part of Women’s Month celebrations.

Residents were asked to nominate remarkable women in their organisation or neighbourhood to be honoured at this Inspirational Women’s Day event.

The occasion was officially opened with a prayer by Cllr Ronald Nutt, followed by the lighting of remembrance candles to honour all the mothers and special people in our lives who have passed away; including those who died during the covid pandemic.

“You not only keep the peace but go out of your way to keep everyone safe, and for that we owe you a great deal of gratitude.”

Quite fittingly, Women’s Month kicked off on the 1st of August with Executive Mayor Dr Annelie Rabie welcoming a whole contingent of uniformed women to a special event held in their honour in the Hermanus Auditorium.

Organised by Overstrand Protection Services, female officers representing the SAPS, Correctional Services, Community Policing Forum, Emergency Medical Services and Provincial Road Safety as well as representatives from several government departments and NGOs such as Women in Action attended the event.

In her opening address, Mayor Rabie stated unequivocally that “society should be proud of and respect our women in uniform and value the hard work they do. They are there to help keep the peace and to ensure that everyone, but especially our women and children, are kept safe and sound in communities that show respect for the law and one another.

During the conference with potential investors held on 23 and 24 June 2022, 12 land pockets were showcased and discussed for development in Overstrand.

The identified erven have the potential for a mixture of uses, ranging from potential abalone farms, a desalination plant, retirement villages, universities, restaurants, camp sites, small scale industrial erven, medical facilities and more.

The official processes for the alienation of the portions of land as identified at the conference are in progress and the first two tenders of the identified land have been published and are now available on the municipal website.