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Plettenberg Bay

From Langebaan to Gqeberha – which Cape beaches have clean seawater, and which don't?

South Africa

From Langebaan to Gqeberha – which Cape beaches have clean seawater, and which don't?

By Kristin Engel, Nkululeko Ndlovu and Estelle Ellis

Scenic Plett gives up its secrets along winding walking paths

South Africa

Scenic Plett gives up its secrets along winding walking paths

By Larry Dolley

At the Plettenberg, a cheese soufflé worth writing about

Maverick Life

At the Plettenberg, a cheese soufflé worth writing about

By Tony Jackman

Grit, determination and a Faffie at first stage of ‘world’s toughest inflatable boat race’

Maverick News

Grit, determination and a Faffie at first stage of ‘world’s toughest inflatable boat race’

By Deon Ferreira

Learning from the river guardian who protects Plettenberg Bay’s source of water

Our Burning Planet

Learning from the river guardian who protects Plettenberg Bay’s source of water

By Kristin Engel

Jessica Kamkam – Bitou’s third mayor this year hopes to restore dignity to the people

Maverick News

Jessica Kamkam – Bitou’s third mayor this year hopes to restore dignity to the people

By Suné Payne

Rabies outbreak in Cape fur seals: navigating a new South African reality

South Africa

Rabies outbreak in Cape fur seals: navigating a new South African reality

By Gunnar Oberhosel

All a-flutter — a journey to discover Garden Route birds

South Africa

All a-flutter — a journey to discover Garden Route birds

By Keith Bain

In tourist town Plett, the battle lines have been drawn against inequality

South Africa

In tourist town Plett, the battle lines have been drawn against inequality

By Suné Payne and Velani Ludidi

My Big Fat African Road Trip, Part 3: From a colonial outpost to Garden Route schizophrenia

TGIFood

My Big Fat African Road Trip, Part 3: From a colonial outpost to Garden Route schizophrenia

By Fortunato Mazzone

Another DA council under threat as Plettenberg Bay’s Bitou faces three motions of no confidence

South Africa

Another DA council under threat as Plettenberg Bay’s Bitou faces three motions of no confidence

By Suné Payne

New discovery – fossilised giant zebra tracks found in South Africa

Our Burning Planet

New discovery – fossilised giant zebra tracks found in South Africa

By Charles Helm