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beauty
lifestyle

World Oceans Day: Call for beauty industry to make a difference

Warning: Do NOT eat any fish or shellfish washed ashore in the Red Tide
News

Warning: Do NOT eat any fish or shellfish washed ashore in the Red Tide

WATCH: Red tide causes an estimated 500 tons of lobster walkout along West Coast
News

WATCH: Red tide causes an estimated 500 tons of lobster walkout on West Coast

beauty
Environment

World Oceans Day: Call for beauty industry to make a difference

Warning: Do NOT eat any fish or shellfish washed ashore in the Red Tide
News

Warning: Do NOT eat any fish or shellfish washed ashore in the Red Tide

WATCH: Red tide causes an estimated 500 tons of lobster walkout along West Coast
News

WATCH: Red tide causes an estimated 500 tons of lobster walkout on West Coast

seismic survey blasting
News

Seismic survey of the West Coast halted ‘for now’

By Nokwanda Ncwane07-02-2022 18:21

A win for environmental activists as the Western Cape High Court has temporarily halted a seismic survey of the West Coast.

Franschhoek
Travel

The great escape: Pick of three day trips from Cape Town

By Lorne Philpot23-12-2021 17:00

Explore these three top spots in the Western Cape this festive season, on an exciting day trip from Cape Town.

west coast cheer snoek
Lifestyle

With love from the West Coast: Some cheer for the year

By Charles Withington29-11-2021 16:53

2021 has been another grisly year – but right now, let’s look at those things that have brought on the cheers!

The top five places to view th
Environment

The top five places to view the wild flowers this season

By Erene Roux13-09-2021 15:43

From the West Coast National Park to the Namaqua region, here are five places to view the wild flowers this season.

Bloom among the gloom: Best We
Lifestyle

Bloom among the gloom: Best West Coast wildflower viewing spots

By Lorne Philpot08-09-2021 11:03

It is once again the time of year for South Africans to head out along the West Coast to enjoy spectacular displays of wildflowers!

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.

great news
News

Great news! West Coast flower season is almost open

By Corné van Zyl01-08-2021 20:15

We have great news. The West Coast flower season will officially open in the second week of August 2021. Here is what you need to know!

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.

Red Tide west coast
Offbeat

‘Red tide’ on West Coast: Govt warns locals about poisonous sea change

By Tom Head18-01-2021 09:41

Various species of marine life have been rushing out of the sea along the West Coast, after a serious ‘red tide’ incident was reported over the weekend.

flowers
Travel

Top spots to see the spectacular spring flowers along the West Coast

By Mia Russell01-09-2020 10:00

Spring is on the way and with it the wildflowers. Now that we are allowed to hit the open road, this is a great time to head up the coast and experience the magnificent blankets of brightly coloured flowers that only appear for a few weeks of the year.

Coronavirus West Coast South Africa
Business & Finance

Here’s how the coronavirus is hurting West Coast fishers in South Africa

By (ANA) African News Agency24-02-2020 06:36

Although no cases have been confirmed in South Africa, the coronavirus outbreak is still impacting both small and larger fishers.

Wind farm’s new rival could co
News

Wind farm’s new rival could cost it ‘hundreds of millions’ in lost energy

By Ground Up18-02-2020 16:29

Existing West Coast One wind farm wants recent approval for upwind Boulders project to be reviewed, because it will “reduce its access to the wind.”

Government approval puts wind
News

Government approval puts wind in sails of West Coast wind farm project

By Ground Up21-01-2020 20:29

But conditions include a revised environmental management plan and site layout amid concern over the wind farm’s negative impact on the environment.

Kassiesbaai: Experience one of
Travel

Kassiesbaai: Experience one of SA’s last authentic fishing villages

By Mike Simpson03-12-2019 21:00

You’ve seen it in paintings and photographs. But nothing beats visiting Kassiesbaai in real life.

petrol price south africa rest of world
News

Petrol price: DA fume as solution to fuel crisis “locked up in Saldanha Bay”

By Tom Head30-09-2019 16:16

South Africa is totally dependent on foreign affairs to determine the petrol price each month. But, until very recently, that was never the case.

Wolfgat
Food & Wine

Take a look inside Wolfgat – SA’s “world restaurant of the year” [photos]

By Tom Head19-02-2019 10:01

This tiny West Coast eatery has just won big at the World Restaurant Awards in Paris. Here are the pictures that prove why Wolfgat is a worthy winner.

cape town weather
Weather

Cape Town weather: WC will sizzle this weekend, temperatures to push 40C

By Tom Head07-11-2018 14:27

Here’s a chance to rally the troops and hit the beach this weekend, Capetonians. The Cape Town weather is going to be sweltering.

Western Cape Weather
Video

Western Cape weather: Truck blown off the road by severe gales [video]

By Tom Head21-10-2018 09:16

Be careful out there: With the winds set to last the weekend and temperatures due to soar, the Western Cape weather isn’t playing…

tormin mine
News

Consultants: Damage to West Coast beaches kept to “acceptable” levels

By Ground Up25-09-2018 14:48

Australian company tries again to get approval for a huge expansion project

Celebrate Spring: Flowers in b
Travel

Celebrate Spring: Flowers in bloom carpet the West Coast [pictures]

By Luke Daniel01-09-2018 08:05

Spring has become synonymous with beautiful wildflowers and this year is no different. The West Coast has been showing off.

Durban court shooting
News

Fatal primary school shooting in Saldanha Bay leaves teacher dead

By Nic Andersen11-04-2018 12:06

A tragic school shooting less than two hours outside Cape Town has left a teacher dead and her class traumatised. We have all the latest details.

west coast flowers
Travel

The West Coast flowers are in bloom and they are breathtaking [pictures]

By Alexis Haden07-09-2017 08:33

Mother Nature is very special.

17 reasons the Cape West Coast
Lifestyle

17 reasons the Cape West Coast is a two-day power package

By Caryn Edwards24-02-2017 15:45

The centre of Cape Town gets lots of glory, but there’s so much more to the Cape than Table Mountain.

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