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21/06/2026

04/06/2026

GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - The Garden Route...

04/06/2026

⚠️ LEVEL 8 WEATHER WARNING ISSUED FOR THE GARDEN ROUTE ⚠️

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 impact-based weather warning for the eastern parts of the Garden Route.

Residents and business owners are encouraged to take every precaution possible:

✔️ Avoid unnecessary travel where possible
✔️ Stay clear of flooded roads and low-lying areas
✔️ Secure outdoor furniture and loose items
✔️ Ensure emergency supplies, torches and charged devices are available
✔️ Report any damage or emergencies to the relevant authorities

Please continue to monitor official weather updates and follow the guidance of local disaster management teams.

Please stay safe, stay informed and look after one another during these challenging times.

01/06/2026

MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Mossel Bay’s...

26/05/2026

Before Mossel Bay became known for its history, harbour, and ocean adventures, another remarkable chapter was already unfolding beneath the cliffs and inside its ancient caves.

Near Mossel Bay lies the famous Pinnacle Point Caves — a place that has changed our understanding of early humanity. Archaeological discoveries revealed that some of the first modern humans may have lived here and developed survival skills far earlier than previously believed.

Researchers discovered evidence showing that early people living along this coastline were not simply surviving — they were adapting, innovating, and learning. They used marine resources such as shellfish for food, created stone tools, and lived in a way that showed remarkable understanding of their environment.

The ocean that visitors admire today was once far different. During ancient ice ages, sea levels were much lower, and vast plains stretched out before these caves. Early communities would have followed wildlife across landscapes that are now hidden beneath the waters of the Southern Cape coastline.

What makes Mossel Bay extraordinary is that its story reaches beyond South African history — it reaches into human history itself.

Every shell fragment, every stone tool, and every cave discovery tells a larger story:

That some of humanity’s earliest footsteps may have echoed right here, where the waves still meet the shore today.


The story of Mossel Bay did not begin with maps or ships — it began with people, survival, and the earliest chapters of what it means to be human.

19/05/2026

Thanks to Showme South Africa for this interesting read.

Mossel Bay has a long history and many buildings constructed in the 17 and 1800's are part of that history. Why not take a walk ..

19/05/2026

Long before 1652, before the arrival of colonial settlements at the Cape, the shores of Mossel Bay were already alive with human history, survival, and discovery.

For thousands of years, the region was home to the indigenous Khoisan people, who lived closely with the ocean and surrounding landscapes. Along the caves and rocky coastline, early communities hunted, gathered seafood, and followed seasonal rhythms that connected them deeply to nature. Evidence of their existence can still be found today in the ancient caves surrounding Mossel Bay — some holding traces of human life dating back more than 160 000 years, making this coastline one of the oldest known areas of human activity on Earth.

Long before modern harbours, highways, or tourism routes existed, Mossel Bay was already a meeting place between land and sea.

Then, in 1488 — more than 160 years before 1652 — Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias sailed around the southern tip of Africa and landed in Mossel Bay. His arrival marked one of the earliest recorded encounters between Europe and Southern Africa. It was here that fresh water, trade, and survival became essential for passing ships navigating dangerous ocean routes to the East.

But Mossel Bay’s true story is not only about explorers.

It is about generations of people who lived from the sea, respected the land, and created a legacy that still echoes through the town today. From ancient caves and archaeological treasures to dramatic coastlines and hidden beaches, Mossel Bay carries a history far older than most destinations in South Africa.

Today, visitors to Mossel Bay don’t only discover a coastal holiday town — they step into one of the oldest living stories in human history.

A hidden gem where the footprints of the past still meet the waves of the Indian Ocean.

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

Mossel Bay's Royal Pavilion. One of the longstanding building in town 😇

19/05/2026

"Lekker Kuier!"That’s how we say “enjoy hanging out" here", because that's exactly what you 're in for.