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western-cape

Two SA hiking trails feature in ’35 best hikes in the world’ list

Dark Secrets, Louise Carver, acoustic
Music

Louise Carver releases acoustic single ahead of ‘Dark Secrets’ tour

Get Lucky Summer
Music

Fun, sun and hot tunes! Get Lucky Summer NYE returns to Plett

hiking trails best hikes south africa
Cape Town

Two SA hiking trails feature in ’35 best hikes in the world’ list

Dark Secrets, Louise Carver, acoustic
Music

Louise Carver releases acoustic single ahead of ‘Dark Secrets’ tour

Get Lucky Summer
Music

Fun, sun and hot tunes! Get Lucky Summer NYE returns to Plett

Western Cape weather
News

Cold and wet weather conditions in parts of Western Cape on Thursday

By Nokwanda Ncwane19-05-2022 09:39

Parts of the Western Cape will experience wet and cold weather conditions on Thursday. The SA Weather Service has also issued a warning.

Petrol
News

Knysna: Suspects arrested with R5 600 worth petrol and stolen cards

By Siseko Gwegwe13-09-2021 16:13

Quick work from Knysna police led to the arrest of three suspects from George who tried to use stolen bank and petrol cards to buy petrol.

nature reserve
Lifestyle

Go wild! Visit these Western Cape nature reserves for absolutely free

By Naledi de Wee06-09-2021 13:44

In celebration of Tourist and Heritage Month, CapeNature is offering free entry into selected nature reserves from 13 to 20 September.

Garden Route
News

Garden Route: Police arrest 362 in weekend crime combating operations

By Siseko Gwegwe06-09-2021 13:30

Police in the Garden Route had a successful weekend. Over 350 suspects were handcuffed following a special operation in the district.

cold cold conditions
Lifestyle

Snow seekers unite! Here’s where to go for your winter wonderland

By Lorne Philpot13-08-2021 20:10

South Africans are again being treated to snowy landscapes in various parts of the country. Here’s where to go for those who are eager to get out there and see the snow!

drought
News

Farmers in critical drought-stricken areas receive R12 million in relief

By Natasha Bezuidenhout11-05-2021 15:23

Farmers eligible for drought relief in parts of the Central Karoo, Garden Route and West Coast Districts received R12.2m in fodder relief.

Whiskey: South Africans cannot
Lifestyle

Whiskey: South Africans cannot get enough of the dog clinging to its owner

By Erene Roux20-04-2021 12:53

Hundreds of South Africans made donations for Whiskey, the ‘clinging dog’ whose photo went viral earlier in April.

Easter along the Garden Route
Travel

Here’s what Easter along the Garden Route 2021 looks like

By Chelsey Hale29-03-2021 12:19

Easter along the Garden Route guarantees a unique and magical experience for families across the country this year.

family
Travel

2021 Easter weekend travel: Our top three spots for families

By Chelsey Hale17-03-2021 09:37

A quick insider’s guide for families to make the most of the long weekend.

Travel getaways: Long weekends
Travel

Travel getaways: Long weekends and public holidays on the Garden Route

By Bianca Delport04-03-2021 16:28

With great local holiday deals up for grabs, South Africans can take full advantage and plan their 2021 travel getaways well in advance.

South Africa:
News

Western Cape: Deadly road leading to ‘suicide hot-spot’ faces closure

By Tom Head22-02-2021 14:33

Yet another suicide has been reported at an infamous ‘suicide hot-spot’ in the Western Cape – and locals are demanding an immediate response.

Voëlklip CLIFF OF DEATH
News

Search and rescue operation underway as another vehicle plunges off Voëlklip

By Cheryl Kahla20-02-2021 23:02

There reportedly two occupants in the vehicle.

Safari
Travel

February fun: African destinations to escape to in the month of love

By Mia Russell08-02-2021 10:26

If you’re hungry for an African getaway this February, here’s our pick of romantic destinations in South Africa and beyond to travel to.

Birds of Eden The Crags
Travel

Cruise the Crags: A paradise packed with holiday activities

By The South African30-12-2020 12:58

Visit the Garden Route gem where just about everything is open this new year.

SA Tourism rolls out digital d
News

SA Tourism rolls out digital data capturing system at graded establishments as Covid-19 cases spike

By Riyaz Patel24-12-2020 02:13

The country’s tourism body said Covid-19, and the new variant of the virus, had accelerated the development and rollout of the digital tracking solution.

Plettenberg Bay Beach
Travel

Beach closures: Garden Route losing millions as cancellations stream in

By Lorne Philpot18-12-2020 12:17

Localised restrictions announced on 14 December are again wreaking havoc on the country’s ailing tourism sector, with the Garden Route and Eastern Cape taking the biggest knock.

Steenhuisen SANDF deployment
News

Garden Route beaches: DA files court papers in bid to overturn decision

By Andrea Chothia17-12-2020 16:34

After dubbing the Garden Route a hotspot, national government took the decision to close beaches in the area for the festive season.

Garden route beaches
News

Garden Route District Municipality to challenge decision to close beaches

By Andrea Chothia15-12-2020 19:06

One submission of importance to the Garden Route is for relaxed restrictions on the closure of beaches and to have them be the same as KZN.

Garden Route ramaphosa covid-19 hot-spot
Travel

Update: SANParks beefs up COVID-19 safety along Garden Route

By Lorne Philpot14-12-2020 19:22

In order to limit the number of visitors and to ensure social distancing, SANParks will be using quota systems at its parks and attractions located along the Garden Route.

child holiday car
Travel

Broaden your brood’s culinary horizons with a foodie holiday

By Linsey Schluter10-12-2020 15:37

You don’t have to lower your dining standards just because the kids are in tow.

Limpopo load shedding
News

Garden Route hospitals under severe pressure as 52 staffers test positive

By Andrea Chothia04-12-2020 12:53

The Garden Route has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases and according to the health department, hospitals in the area are taking serious strain.

Robberg Nature Reserve
Travel

Year-end fatigue? Head for these hideaways on the Garden Route

By Bianca Delport04-12-2020 12:00

Explore some of the area’s secluded beaches, soulful hikes and wholesome hideaways this festive season.

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN HOT-SPOTS SOUTH AFRICA MAPPED
News

Here’s why the Garden Route avoided tougher lockdown restrictions

By Tom Head04-12-2020 09:36

The Western Cape, home to one of the worst COVID-19 hot-spots in the country, has not been hit by any additional restrictions. So what spared the Garden Route?

Garden Route COVID-19 hot-spot 3
News

COVID-19 alert: Three Western Cape towns named as ‘urgent hot-spots’

By Tom Head17-11-2020 14:17

The battle to contain COVID-19 infections along the Garden Route has now intensified, after officials in the Western Cape issued an ‘urgent hot-spot alert’.

Knysna
Travel

Festive getaway: Scenic Garden Route spoils sure to lift the spirits

By Bianca Delport17-11-2020 12:59

The pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. Where better to restore body and soul than on the picturesque Garden Route?

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