Category: Community

Oct 19
Passing the challenge cycling through the Garden Route’s 14 passes

George, Garden Route South Africa – Picture this: 20 people of all fitness levels, some of whom had not been on a bicycle since school, took on what could be considered their most ambitious challenge yet – three months of training culminating in touring through 14 passes, over 400 kilometres of some of the toughest […]

Oct 19
Reaching out to charities and community projects

This initiative is to bring awareness of charities and community projects active in our respective areas. The idea is to reach as many charities and projects involved with both humans and animals as possible then list them on the Southern Cape and Karoo platform. The Southern Cape and Karoo includes the geographical areas of the […]

Oct 19
In and around Calitzdorp, things to do and see

Nowhere is the authentic character of a Little Karoo community and the unique architecture of the region better preserved than here. Calitzdorp is the fruit-bowl of the Little Karoo and source of the country’s finest port wines. Calitzdorp, is surrounded by three mountain ranges – the Swartberg to the north, the leopard-haunted Rooiberge to the south […]

Oct 19
Much cheaper – multi journey top ups on smart card

Buying bulk is the smart choice when you top up your Smart Card with bus trips – it’s much cheaper and more convenient too. Top up before you have completely run out of trips, and do so when you’re not in a rush to get to work or school. This is the core message conveyed […]

Oct 19
Rig platform vessel returns for gas drilling expedition 

Rig platform, the Deepsea Stavanger, arrived in Mossel Bay on 21 August 2020 ahead of its deployment to the Outeniqua Basin where it is scheduled to work on the next phase of the Luiperdpadda Project.  The basin is situated off the coast of Mossel Bay, where energy giant, Total, discovered gas condensate in 2019. Owned […]

Oct 19
Juan Boucher makes Afrikaans hearts beat faster

After twelve successful years in the entertainment industry, Juan Boucher has become a household name amongst Afrikaans music enthusiasts.  The acclaimed artist, from the Vaal Triangle, is known for his soothing voice, catchy lyrics, energetic melodies and entertaining stage personality. Juan Boucher makes Afrikaans hearts beat faster with new album, single and music video! The Gebore […]

Oct 19
Die masker en die kerk

Die duiwel nou veel meer los as ooit van te vore. ‘n Plek waar ons veilig is van die satan is saam met mede gelowiges, daar beveg en bestraf ons hom in die gees, laat hom nie toe nie en hy is eintlik al klaar verslaan. Hierdie valse virus is demonies en die beste is […]

Oct 19
History of Pacaltsdorp

The Settlement of Hoogekraal was established in 1813 as a station of the London Missionary Society (LMS). In 1818 it’s name was changed to Pacaltsdorp, in honour of the Rev. Charles Pacalt, the first missionary to serve there. The Khoi Khoi were the first occupants of Hoogekraal, now known as Pacaltsdorp. During 1812, Rev. Read […]

Oct 19
Port of Mossel Bay – backbone of SA’s Fishing, Oil and Gas sectors

Since the commencement of the national lockdown on 27 March 2020, the Port of Mossel Bay has been playing a critical role in the provision of essential services – with special emphasis on the fishing and oil and gas sectors. Vessels and Volumes handled Despite the uncertain times, the port has successfully handled seven Liquid […]