Tag Archives: Overstrand Municipality
Bea Whittaker has boundless energy and is another stalwart of the various civil society organisations in the town. Today she is the independent member of the ward committee, which means she can’t serve on the committee of any organisation. But … Continue reading
As winner of the Best Village Award, I’ve tried to understand the dynamic of Stanford, and what it needs to get even better. An important element here is the role that the municipality plays — in this case Overstrand Municipality … Continue reading
One of the advantages desirable small towns have is the quality of new residents they attract. Energetic retirees and people who have taken early retirement, looking for a better lifestyle, is one group. Another comprises people, looking for a better … Continue reading
Gansbaai, 22km up the road from Stanford, attracts hundreds of day-trippers daily, to see Great White sharks and whales (in season). They drive in from Cape Town and then drive straight back. We asked Suné Greef, Overstrand Municipality’s tourism marketing … Continue reading
