Plett & Garden Route Brace for Scorching Conditions: Staying Safe Together
Plettenberg Bay and the Garden Route prepare for very hot conditions. Read our guide on staying safe, hydrating, and preventing fires in our community.
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Garden Route's Green Gold Shines as Royalty Praises Western Cape Agriculture
Princess Anne's visit to Cape Town highlighted South Africa's vibrant agriculture. Discover what her praise for Western Cape farming means for Plettenberg Bay…
Glimmer of Hope for Knysna: Alleged Hitman Arrested in Tsengwa Murder Case
An alleged hitman has been arrested in connection with the murder of former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa, bringing hope for justice to the Garden Route…
A Silent Plea from Our Furry Friends: The Hidden Cost of Fireworks Celebrations
A heartbreaking national story highlights the dangers fireworks pose to pets and public safety. Plett residents urged to consider compassionate alternatives.
Plett's Future in Focus: Bitou Ward Councillors Retain Seats, PR Key to Council Balance
Incumbent ward councillors in Bitou retain their seats, setting the stage for the crucial proportional representation results to shape Plettenberg Bay's local…
Fresh Tech Support for Garden Route Independents: Cape Town Venture Launches Community Storytelling Platform
Cape Town-based AcmeLabs launches PulseNet with R25m in funding, offering free local communication tools for Plettenberg Bay businesses and regional…
Plett's Future on the Ballot: Bitou Prepares for Bustling Election
Plettenberg Bay & Bitou prepare for a bustling local election with 19 parties contesting 13 seats. Discover what's at stake for our community and why your vote…
Plett's Property Pulse: Semigration Wave Reshapes Our Beloved Bay
Discover how semigration is transforming Plettenberg Bay's property market and local economy. Remote workers & retirees are choosing Plett.
Plett Expertise Uncovers Major Supplier Data Risk Touching Banking Systems
A security team, including Plett-based specialists, used AI to highlight how a supplier's systems can expose banking data, offering crucial data hygiene…
A Decade of Green Growth: Garden Route Biosphere Nurtures Nature and Jobs
The Garden Route Biosphere Reserve marks a decade of protecting nature and creating jobs through eco-tourism in Plettenberg Bay and the wider region. Discover…
Plett's Breath of Fresh Air: Understanding Our Local Air Quality
Explore Plettenberg Bay's air quality. Learn what AQI means for our community's health and tourism, and how we can keep our beautiful Garden Route air clean.
Bitou Balances Books as Plett Gears Up for Sparkling Summer Season
Plettenberg Bay gears up for a safe and vibrant summer as Bitou Municipality reports a balanced budget and robust beach safety programmes. Get ready for a…