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The Coega Development Corporation (Coega) successfully held its 5th annual Coastal Clean-Up initiative today along the Zone 10 beachfront within the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The event highlighted half a decade of sustained commitment to conserving local marine ecosystems in alignment with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below …
Hello everybody, The September 2026 WESSA Algoa Bay Branch alien vegetation clearing will take place on Saturday 12 September 2026 from 09:00 to 11:00. We will be meeting at the Fat Tracks Adventure Trail Centre in Overbaakens Road opposite the Astron Filling Station on the William Moffett Expressway. We are making good progress in this …
Nelson Mandela Bay’s wastewater system is in a state of systemic failure, with the metro’s Green Drop score plunging to just 36.3%, less than half the 80% minimum acceptable standard for metropolitan municipalities. This is the key finding of a new Metro Rough Guide: Nelson Mandela Bay Wastewater System compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay …
This Heritage Month One Land Love It Calls South Africans to Action for World Rhino Day Heritage Month campaign rallies communities to protect rhinos through action, creativity and collaboration. As World Rhino Day approaches on 22 September 2026, during Heritage Month, One Land Love It (OLLI) based in the Eastern Cape with a national footprint, …
Dear all, Our next Know Your Bay will take place Tuesday 25 August. Our speaker Dr Bruce Mann worked for the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) in Durban for 30+ years, on linefish and monitoring the effectiveness of MPAs as tool for managing fish stocks. He will tell us what are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), why …
Greetings Everyone The Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA and Zwartkops Conservancy are joining forces for a beach clean-up at Bluewater Bay swimming beach on this coming Saturday 15 August 2026 from 09:30 to 10:30. To get there, driving from the city side along the N2, take the Bluewater Bay off-ramp and then turn right at …
WESSA’s Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for July will again concentrate on the area around The Beacon in Summerstrand, at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on Saturday 25 July 2026 from 09:30 to 10:30. This coincides with this being Mandela Month This stretch of coastline has a serious, ongoing litter problem and …
The June 2026 WESSA Algoa Bay Branch alien plant clearing will take place on this Saturday 11 July 2026 from 09:00 to 11:00. We will be meeting at the Fat Tracks Adventure Trail Centre in Overbaakens Road opposite the Astron Filling Station on the William Moffett Expressway. See the flyer below. We are making good …
Dear All, Our next Know Your Bay will be on Tuesday 7th of July. Dr Greg Hofmeyr, curator of the marine mammal collection at Bayworld (the largest in the Southern hemisphere) will share his passion for Elephant Seals. These remarkable marine mammals are the largest of the seals, reaching several tons in weight, and diving …
WESSA’s Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for June will again concentrate on the area around The Beacon in Summerstrand, at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 09:30 to 10:30. This stretch of coastline has a serious, ongoing litter problem and needs regular clean-ups. So, although we have …
SANCCOB and WESSA ABB are joining forces for the May 2026 beach clean-up. It will be at the historic Cape Recife Lighthouse in the beautiful Cape Recife Nature Reserve, on this coming Saturday 16 May 2026 from 09:30 to 11:00. See the poster below. To get there, coming from Summerstrand, turn left off Marine Drive …
The Baakens Valley is a 2,000-hectare green belt and nature reserve that winds for 20 kilometers through the heart of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. Often described as the city’s “green lung,” it follows the course of the Baakens River from its source near Sherwood to its mouth at the Port Elizabeth Harbour. The valley …
Hello everyone, The next WESSA Algoa Bay Branch alien vegetation clearing will be on this Saturday 07 March 2026 from 08:30 to 10:30. We will be meeting again at the Fat Tracks Adventure Trail Centre in Overbaakens Road opposite the Astron Filling Station on the William Moffett Expressway. We are concentrating on this particular part …
The Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA and Zwartkops Conservancy are joining forces for a beach clean-up at Bluewater Bay swimming beach on Saturday 21 February 2026 from 09:30 to 11:30. To get there, driving from the city side along the N2, take the Bluewater Bay off-ramp and then turn right at the stop street where …
The next WESSA Algoa Bay Branch alien vegetation clearing will be on Saturday 14 February 2026 from 09:00 to 11:00. We will be meeting again at the Fat Tracks Adventure Trail Centre in Overbaakens Road opposite the Astron Filling Station on the William Moffett Expressway. We are concentrating on this particular part of the Baakens …
The first WESSA Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for 2026 will be in Summerstrand starting at the Beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on Saturday 24 January 2026 from 09:30 to 10:30. This stretch of coastline has a serious, ongoing litter problem for a variety of reasons, and needs regular clean-ups. …
WESSA and Trail Trekkers Hiking Tribe are extending an invite to all to join them on Sunday 18 January for an easy 7.5km hike to the fort. After meeting at the Schoenmakerskop canon parking area the route will take you north along a jeep track and fynbos trail to return back down to the beach. …
The first WESSA Algoa Bay Branch alien clearing for 2026 will be on Saturday 10 January 2026 from 09:00 to 11:00. We will be meeting again at the Fat Tracks Adventure Trail Centre in Overbaakens Road opposite the Astron Filling Station on the William Moffett Expressway. We are concentrating on this particular part of the …
The last WESSA Algoa Bay Branch alien clearing for 2025 will be on Saturday 13 December 2025 from 09:00 to 11:00. We will be meeting again at the Fat Tracks Adventure Trail Centre in Overbaakens Road opposite the Astron Filling Station on the William Moffett Expressway. We are concentrating on this particular part of the …
Gqeberha – Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) employees and their loved-ones came together on Saturday, 29 November, at the Baakens Valley Nature Reserve, to lend a helping hand in restoring and protecting this important ecological space. Baakens Valley Nature Reserve stretches along approximately 23 km of the Baakens River and covers roughly 500 hectares. It represents …
Dear All The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for November 2025 will be in Summerstrand starting at the Beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on Saturday 15 November 2025 from 09:30 to 10:30. This stretch of coastline has a serious, ongoing litter problem for a variety of reasons, and needs …
Dear All The next Know Your Bay will take place Tuesday 28 October, when Mr Reinier van der Kuip will talk about “The Power of Mapping – focusing on alien invasives”. In his presentation, Mr van der Kuip will show how mapping serves as one of the most effective tools for communicating valuable environmental information …
Gqeberha, South Africa, 19 September 2025 – In honour of International Coastal Clean Up Day, Coega hosted its 4th Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Coastal Clean Up today under the theme “Sea the Change”. The 2-hour clean up took place along the Zone 10 beachfront, where employees and stakeholders, including representatives from Noziqhamo Recycling, collected 180 …
MWP and Partners Back Wild Coast Communities in Constitutional Court Challenge The Marxist Workers Party (MWP), together with our social community partners, announces our support to the affected Wild Coast Community and we are ready to become actively part of the campaign. Our public demonstration in solidarity with the Wild Coast communities as they challenge …
A juvenile Humpback whale was assisted in a disentanglement operation this past weekend. Stephen van den Berg, NSRI Gqeberha duty coxswain, said: At 10h00, Sunday, 14 September, NSRI Gqeberha and the SA Whale Disentanglement Network (SAWDN) volunteers were alerted to reports to NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) of a juvenile Humpback whale entangled in fishing …
WESSA’s next Know Your Bay talk will take place on Wednesday 17th of September 2025 at Bayworld. Dr Stacey Webb from the Sustainable Seas Trust will tell us about the impact of International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) day in her talk entitled “From Local Beaches to Global Policy: ICC Data in Action”. She will show how …
The Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA will again be participating in a beach clean-up during International Coastal Cleanup Month, on Saturday 20 September 2025 from 09:30 to 11:30. The Sustainable Seas Trust is the national coordinator of the events during September. International Coastal Cleanup Day brings volunteers and organisations together worldwide, during the month of …
On 16 September 2025, Richmond Hill Brewing Company will host Flippers & Horns – a dynamic fundraising event that unites conservation, cuisine and community in the fight against extinction. The evening supports two frontline organisations: One Land Love It (OLLI) and SANCCOB, whose tireless efforts protect South Africa’s most endangered species – the Rhino and …
There has been one confirmed case of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the province, detected in a Hartlaub’s Gull. The public is requested to remain vigilant and report any birds showing symptoms consistent with AI (twitches, seizures, or other unusual behaviour). If you find a bird that has these clinical signs, please phone SANCCOB …
On 16 September 2025, Richmond Hill Brewing Company will host Flippers & Horns – a dynamic fundraising event that unites conservation, cuisine and community in the fight against extinction. The evening supports two frontline organisations: One Land Love It (OLLI) and SANCCOB, whose tireless efforts protect South Africa’s most endangered species – the Rhino and …
