Water restrictions lifted in Plettenberg Bay
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Great news for locals and tourists in Plettenberg Bay – There are currently no water restrictions in place.

According to Mr Lombard, a municipal manager at Water Works, the dam’s water level is at 86% and the river flow is still normal for this time of year. However please continue to be ...more


The Plett Wine Route (Part 1)
PEEBEE SAYS: ‘A week after my tour, I was asked to assess two Sauvignon Blancs from The Cape… they fell so far short, lacking that cutting-edge long acid that holds the food fl avours’ - the image above shows part of the scrumpdelicious array of culinary treats that accompanied Plett products of the vine during this year’s Wine & Bubbly Festival

THE Stellenbosch Wine Route was launched in 1973 and co-founder Spatz Sperling of Delheim prayed for clouds to appear in the sky. The beaches were deserted and the day was spent tasting.

The Plett Wine Route should be in demand on even the warmest days of this summer.

If, up to 2016, you came to Plett to strut the ...more


Plett Rage 2016 Official After Movie
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The official Plett Rage 2016 after movie is here!

 

Credits:

Director & Editor: Tash Montlake (@tashmontlake)
Cinematographer & Drone: Nick Burton-Moore (@lightnin_bertman)
2nd Camera & Assistant: Thomas Dalais (@tommytuna_sa)

Music:

GOLDFISH feat Diamond Thug - Deep of the Night
Embassy - Pina
PHFAT - ...more


Plett holiday spending increases
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Despite a dreary economic climate around the country, tills were ringing in Plettenberg Bay this festive season as thousands of holidaymakers made their way to the town.

"Plett summer 2016 saw its usual full occupancy, increased CemAir flight arrivals at the Plett Airport, high attendance at the summer's ...more


Penguin visits Plett beach

Look who showed up on Hobie beach today. This African penguin decided to visit Plettenberg Bay today and posed for a few photos for the locals and holidaymakers outside The Bungalow on the beach.

The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the jackass penguin and black-footed penguin is a ...more


Plett goes MAD in winter…
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Grab your friends and book your room - The Plett MAD (music.arts.drama) Festival opens for a three-week run this winter.

Save the date 30 June - 18 July, 2017

The MAD Festival, presenting jazz, drama, live bands, fashion and international food film against the backdrop of the town’s Indian Ocean, Tsitsikamma ...more


Help save water 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 drinking water for good water management habits and practices for the continuation to limit the use of water in order to conserve this precious commodity. 

Residents are encouraged to continue with the ‘good water management habits and practices’ already achieved ...more


Seals chase great white shark at Robberg
Video: seals chase great white shark robberg

Josh and Mikela took this rare phone video of some  seals chasing a great white shark away at Robberg Nature Reserve in Plett.

 


Water restrictions in Plett
Ten things you should know about Stage 1 Water Restrictions

Plett is currently undergoing a very dry period and water restrictions are in place. Watering gardens with municipal water is currently not permitted.

Please use water sparingly.

 

Bitou Municipality 's water restriction guidelines appear below: 

39. Water restrictions
(1) The municipality may by public notice ...more


Less beachy things to do in Plett
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It sounds impossible we know, but there might just be a time when you wish to take a break from the beach.

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Work your way slowly through the Garden Route grape-growing community.

All right we concede. On the face of it, visiting the southern Cape coast for a trip through the wine lands might ...more


Beach safety urged after shark activity
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Important Beach Safety Information: please be aware of shark activity in the area.

SIREN CALL - 19 December - Plettenberg Bay

At 07h13, Monday, 19th December, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew launched the Sea Rescue craft Ray Farnham and Airlink Rescuer and our rescue vehicle responded following a request ...more


Young Plett individuals shaping their world
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A profile of young Plett individuals who are shaping the world around them – designers, entertainers and entrepreneurs.

 

Meet Nada J, Noloyiso “Nada J” Jujwana, Fashion Designer

Age: 25

Birth Place: Humansdorp

High School: Wittedrift High School

University: Damelin

2 year personal ...more