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Bodyboarding event to go ahead despite sharks

THE NSRI in Plettenberg Bay will remain on high alert this week as the Wedge Classic bodyboarding tournament kicks off amid reports of increased shark activity.

Deadly Rift Valley fever spreading in E Cape

THE deadly Rift Valley fever is spreading rapidly in the Eastern Cape and has reached as close to Nelson Mandela Bay as Humansdorp and the Tsitsikamma area.

Kranshoek Arab finds safe haven

A pure bred stallion called Nassar, originally from the Roodefontein Arab Stud Farm in Plett, was returned to safety after suffering traumatic experiences at the hands of youngsters in the nearby neighbourhood of Kranshoek.

Horror death of Kranshoek horse highlights neglect and abuse

THE community of smallholders who own properties on the Airport Road near Kranshoek are up in arms over the apparent neglect and abuse suffered by horses in Kranshoek – an ongoing situation that culminated two weeks ago in the senseless death of a beautiful, well-known and well-loved Anglo-Arab mare named Lady.

Lucky Break for Snorkey

Care and goodwil kept it all from going wrong for Snorkey.

Fires devastate huge areas of Garden Route

AT least 6000 hectares of mainly indigenous fynbos have been destroyed by wildfires sweeping across the Garden Route, and firefighters were still battling last night to contain a number of massive blazes that were raging out of control.

Missing Dog Reported

Missing Dog in Fisanthoek/Harkerville area.

Dog ‘shot full of holes’ and left to suffer

THE SPCA and Plettenberg Bay police are investigating animal cruelty charges against a Kurland Village tavern owner who allegedly emptied his handgun into an Alsatian and then left the severely wounded dog to suffer.

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