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Gordhan turns on the taps for Garden Route

21/02/10

FINANCE Minister Pravin Gordhan’s Budget has brought a massive boost to drought-stricken areas, with R141,5-million allocated to the blighted Eden and Central Karoo districts.

Plett residents show love to community

16/02/10

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THE Plett Market on Main was a buzz of excitement on Valentine’s Day as it hosted the first of many events to show love to the community.

Bitou River inflow set to benefit from Funda quarry rehabilitation

08/02/10

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THE Funda quarry outside Plettenberg Bay, which stopped operating last April, is to be rehabilitated in a move that looks set to improve the quality of water flowing into the Bitou River.

Drought may soon push food prices up

22/01/10

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THE price of vegetables, milk and even beer could increase soon as Southern Cape farmers continue to buckle under unrelenting drought conditions.

Tsitsikamma N2 toll fees set to increase ‘substantially’

19/01/10

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MOTORISTS can expect a “substantial” increase in toll fees on the N2 at the Tsitsikamma Toll Plaza from March.

Investment opportunities in Whale Rock

07/01/10

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The developers of the world class Whale Rock area of Plettenberg Bay recently announced the appointment of Engel & Völkers, Chas Everitt and the Leapfrog Property Group to market the remaining stands in Whale Rock Ridge, Whale Rock Resort and Whale Rock Verde.

Three teams opt for Garden Route bases

04/01/10

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The Garden Route will be hosting only three teams for the Fifa World Cup, not four as initially expected.
And Eden District acting municipal manager Morne Hoogbaard said yesterday: “At this stage, Paraguay have not confirmed that Mossel Bay is their first choice.”

Timber Two seeks ‘amicable settlement’ in sawmill saga

01/01/10

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FOLLOWING a judgement handed down in the Cape High Court, Timber Two Processors of Plett were required to cease operation of a commercial sawmill in June 2008. Closure of the sawmill meant that 67 people were retrenched, all of whom have been without work since.

From super rich on polo horses to wine buffs sipping a Crags harvest

28/12/09

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THREE years ago, you were more likely to find a Plettenberg Bay polo tycoon sipping on an expensive single malt whisky or a bubbly from a vintage French champagne on the resort’s expansive polo estates than a group of wine buffs quaffing the latest Crags harvest.

Elite counting pennies this Christmas

28/12/09

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THE French champagne is down to a trickle, private chefs are looking for work and air traffic over the Garden Route’s millionaire’s playground this season is woefully sparse as even the mink and manure set start counting the pennies.

Know your rights campaign hits home in Plett

08/12/09

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THE Western Cape Provincial Housing Rental Tribunal presented their ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign road show in Plettenberg Bay on November 18, to inform tenants and landlords of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to rental housing.

Stallholder loses battle

04/12/09

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PLETTENBERG Bay informal trader Sean Walmsley’s fast food stall in the Beacon Isle Hotel parking lot was torn down after the collapse of his appeal against an eviction order.

Jumbo attempt to squash ellie story

27/11/09

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ELEPHANT Sanctuary owner Chris Kruger yesterday spent about R5000 and his entire morning buying up every copy of The Herald he could find in Plettenberg Bay and Knysna.

The Plett Movie House 13th November and Beyond

18/11/09

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The Cinema has closed. A gap in the market has opened. (updated)

Bitou, Port St Johns enter into twinning agreement

11/11/09

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THE Bitou mayoral committee has approved a twinning agreement with Port St Johns municipality in Transkei, in terms of which the two towns will co-operate on issues including poverty alleviation, service delivery and leadership programmes.

Trader’s eviction appeal set to ‘win’ initial intent

05/11/09

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THE Bitou Municipality’s legal battle with trader Sean Walmsley looks set to drag on for a few more months.

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As always, we will do everything we can to keep the interruptions to an absolute minimum.

We apologize for the short notice of this maintenance. It is critical, however, that the work be completed in as timely of a manner as possible to ensure increased stability.

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Some killer whales were spotted in the bay on 28 Feb 2010… first time in a year (apparently). Read more here
Unnoficial measurements peg the total rainfall last night+this morning at 7mm. This is not enough to make a significant difference to the current crisis so please continue to use water as sparingly as possible.