Overstrand Municipality will be rolling out a snap community survey, for the next seven days, ending on 13 February 2022.

Residents throughout the Overstrand municipal area, including Greater Gansbaai, Stanford, Greater Hermanus and the Hangklip - Kleinmond area are encouraged to participate.

The results will allow Council to identify possible service delivery gaps and will contribute towards efficient public participation.

Please participate in the survey by visiting the municipal website, www.overstrand.gov.za,  click on Media, scroll down to Surveys and click Snap Community Survey. 

Overstrand Municipality is objecting to Eskom’s application for a 20,5% tariff increase in the 2022/2023 financial year.

Eskom’s proposed increases of 20.5%, 15.07% and 10% for the next three years are going to have a detrimental impact on the economy given that electricity underpins a number of key sectors.

An increase in line with the consumer price index (CPI) of 5.5% would have been a more reasonable tariff increase for Eskom.

Let's sign the petition; please share or send it to your friends and family.

Say no to Eskom’s proposed price increase by visiting the municipal website, www.overstrand.gov.za, click on Media, scroll down to Surveys and click on Eskom

Registered library members may borrow e-books from any of the Overstrand Libraries.

With the addition of audiobooks, the new virtual libraries are sure to offer something to everyone.

Anyone with a library card can enjoy free access to the catalogue available through the Western Cape Library Service.

Non-members who want to access our e-resources, must first join their local library and will be able to make use of the mobile service after five working days.

The Libby App allows patrons to enjoy their books on several mobile devices or desktop computers. Simply download the app from your store (overdrive.com/apps/libby/) and follow the instructions to borrow the title you want.

Every year, 2 February is celebrated as World Wetlands Day to create awareness about wetlands.

This day marks the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971.

Wetlands are a fine example of how Earth has it all sorted for us - but it is up to us now to take care of them.

We urge residents of the Overstrand to spread awareness about the importance of our wetlands and natural resources. It is important to conserve our wetlands not just for ourselves but our future generations.

Theme 2022: Wetlands Action for People and Nature.