SoPlett! | Plettenberg Bay

Bitou water critical with under 3 months’ supply

BITOU has joined George and Knysna as a critical drought area, with less than three months’ water supply left, according to Western Cape officials.

Investment opportunities in Whale Rock

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.

We must control our water use (opinion)

It is with shock and horror that I look at the dam levels for the South Cape. I have been following your region’s plight with regard to the shortage of water for a while now, and note that very little consumer information is available. I have researched many of your local papers, websites, as well local government archives, and have found very little information to assist public.

Time for jazz, whales, whisky and sport galore in Plett

The annual Whisky, Whales and Jazz festival kicks off in Plettenberg Bay today and some of the country’s greatest jazz talents will perform at various venues until next Saturday.

Breach Street Fire – First Images

At a approximately 17:00 this evening (we were going for a surf at the Lookout Point) we saw some smoke billowing out behind the Plettenberg Hotel. Good friend of Soplett, Sacha “TheSpex” Specker was in the water taking some photos. He decided to make a bee-line for it and see if he could take some photos of the seemingly growing fire.

We unfortunately don’t have any more details just yet (although we do know that no one was hurt during the fire), we will keep you posted when we do.

Plans to revive Lookout guard patrols

There are plans to revive the Bambanani security patrols at Plettenberg Bay‘s Lookout Nature Reserve after the municipality withdrew funding last month.

Tourists in danger as guards are fired

Tourists have been left vulnerable to criminals along the walkway at the Lookout Rocks in Plettenberg Bay because the mayoral committee has refused to foot half the salary bill for volunteer security guards.

Plett warms up for Wedge Classic 09

Vaughn Harris, winner of last year’s Pro Division, will be looking to hit back at this year’s Wedge Classic and hopes to defend his title from the onslaught of many talented Pro and Junior hopefuls. Home advantage will doubtlessly benefit local bodyboarders, who will once again pose a serious threat in the various heats. Sampi Kamffer, Lyndell Pells and Niklas Martins are always highly competitive and regularly made the finals in their respective divisions.

The Wedge Classic is a Go!

It is with great delight that we are able to confirm the running of The Wedge Classic National Bodyboarding Circuit Event 2009!

Lookout Beach has finally made a comeback (Updated)

Update: Lookout beach has survived thus far.

Whale Rally set to rock Keurbooms Lagoon this June

The fifth Whale Rally is set to be the best by far and according to pre-entry figures, it is going to be The Big One – bikers from far and wide will converge on Plett’s restful Keurbooms Lagoon Resort from June 12-14.

Soplett mini election – Poll Results (Elections 2009)

The Democratic Alliance gathered by the far the most votes with an overwhelming 83% of the votes. Cope managed 6%, the ANC a startling 0% with 12% going to non-voters split evenly between those who see no point in voting and those who have not registered.

(Quick Poll) Are you voting and who for?

The division of the ANC into ANC/COPE and a strong DA has almost certainly prevented the ANC two third majority that it is aiming for. Who are you voting for on the 22nd April? (Click through to vote – Don’t worry your vote will be anonymous)

EARTH HOUR – VOTE EARTH

This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.

For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.

Tips on weathering the economy in Plett (in the comments)

Plettenberg Bay’s economy is founded on tourism and building development. Both of these revenue streams are considered luxury spending. As the global economy sours we are going to notice a massive downturn in these industries.

Martin Offord to play at Emily Moon on 25th

Backsberg Estate Cellars, world-renowned wine producers and Emily Moon, site of world-famous restaurant Emily’s, join hands at 7:30 PM on Wednesday 25th February 2009 to bring you a world-class piano recital in the James Room, featuring UK-based Martin Offord, who will play works by Schubert, Schumann, Delius, Sorabji and Brahms.