Video: Creating the Blend
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An insight into the growth of the South African wine industry over the past 20 years. Farm workers and their families have opportunities for growth, through education, land ownership, schools and health care schemes. This short clip is a teaser that precedes the full version of the short documentary that showcases a mere handful of these programmes that are in place today.

 


Dinangwe Lounge: An ideal spot for a Sunday chill
Tshisa nyama at Dinangwe Lounge in KwaNokuthula Wandisile’s Plett

A blog by Wandisile Sebezo

Dinangwe Lounge: An ideal spot for a Sunday chill

Sundays in Kwano are pretty much like Fridays, even though the mood is quite calm and easy, but don’t let that fool you, it’s a great day to go out; grab a beer, chill with friends over ...more


VIDEO: Nik Rabinowitz preparing for Plett ARTS Festival
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Watch Nik Rabinowitz preparing for #PlettARTSFestival. He will be performing at Plett Fringe at Plett ARTS Festival this weekend.

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The joy of dressing is an art – 24 Hr Reunion returns to Plett
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The joy of dressing is an art. FriCreatives brings you a glamour night to witness local High Fashion Kasi Experience talent at its best.

Get your outfits ready; make sure you show up to show off. See all the details here and you don't wanna miss this one.

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Plett 24 Hour Reunion


Garden Route proclaimed as a Biosphere Reserve
Mr Teboho Leku (Deputy Director, Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development); Mr Vongani Maringa (Assistant Director, Dept. of Environmental Affairs); and Mr Siyabonga Dlulisa (Deputy Director, Dept of Environmental Affairs) and Ms Kgomotso Rahlaga (Counsellor multilateral agreement Embassy of South Africa in France).

The Garden Route area, from George, extending to the Port Elizabeth municipal boundary, was granted formal recognition as a Biosphere Reserve by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, (UNESCO) MAB (UNESCO’S Man & Biosphere Programme) last week on Wednesday 14th June ...more


A Plett youth feeling – Winter warming initiative celebrates June 16
Cllr Mathyila Wandisile’s Plett

A blog by Wandisile Sebezo

A Plett youth feeling - Winter warming initiative celebrates June 16

June in the South African political calendar is considered a youth month, its roots in the June 16 1976 uprising, where scores of young people responded to ...more


Plett is open for business
Plett is back to normal

Plett experienced a few days of extreme weather two weeks ago. Extremely dry, hot weather coupled with gale force winds resulted in wildfires that swept through hundreds of hectares of natural fynbos and indigenous forest on the outskirts of town and rural areas.

Sadly, the fires caused the death of one ...more


An interview with Plett Food & Film celebrity chef, Jenny Morris
Jenny Morris will feature at Plett Food and Film

South African chef, Jenny Morris AKA the Giggling Gourmet, will be our guest chef for the third night of Plett Food & Film at the Plett ARTS Festival. The Casablanca evening, which will screen the Academy Award-winning, Casablanca paired with a magnificent feast filled with the ...more


Artists who are exhibiting at Milkwood Framing

Milkwood Framing is hosting an exhibition of work by local artists during the Plett ARTS Festival which runs from 30 June to 22 July.

Artists who will be exhibiting at Milkwood Framing include:

 

Helen Mudge

Helen Mudge lives in Keurboomstrand, near Plettenberg Bay. Her medium is usually gouache and ...more


Assistance to victims of fire in Bitou
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The Executive Mayor of Bitou Local Municipality Peter Lobese has set up the BITOU FIRE VICTIMS DISASTER RELIEF FUND in conjunction with Nedbank SA.

"I am hereby making a call on all South Africans as individuals and or organisations to help our victims of this natural disaster in their process of ...more


Stage 1 water restrictions implemented in Plett
Help us to save water in Plett by reducing your water usage, take showers rather than baths, and turn off taps when not in use.

Notice to all users of Municipal potable water: Good Water Management Habits and Practices shall apply immediately.

Notice is hereby given in terms of the “Bitou Municipal Drought Policy” to limit or restrict the use of water with immediate effect until further notice.

Due to the severe ...more


Plett Tourism Educational Tour showcases what Plett is about
Wandisile Sebezo Wandisile's Plett

A blog by Wandisile Sebezo

Plett Tourism Educational Tour showcases what Plett is about

The annual Plett Tourism Educational Tour is on its third year and has proven to be a significant event that really showcases what Plett has to offer – and what better way to do it ...more