Sarah Baartman District Municipality

06/09/2026

⚠️ PUBLIC URGED NOT TO COLLECT OR CONSUME SARDINES WASHING ALONG THE EASTERN CAPE COAST
DEDEAT is urging members of the public not to collect, consume, or feed to pets any dead or dying sardines found along the province’s coastline, following reports of sardine mortalities and strandings, as they may have decomposed and may harbour harmful microorganisms that can cause illness.
WHAT SHOULD THE PUBLIC DO?
DO
• Keep away from large accumulations of dead or dying fish.
• Report significant strandings or mortalities to the relevant municipality or environmental authorities.
• Follow information issued by the relevant authorities.
DON'T
• Collect dead or dying sardines.
• Eat them.
• Sell or distribute them.
• Feed them to pets or other animals.
• Spread unverified information.
FOR ACCURATE & VERIFIED INFORMATION
Follow updates from DFFE, DEDEAT and your relevant municipality.
Website: www.dffe.gov.za
Facebook: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Report strandings to your local municipality or environmental management authority.

06/09/2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) urges the public not to collect, consume or feed pets any dead or dying fish found along beaches or at sea.

The cause of the fish mortalities is still under investigation. Decomposing fish may pose health risks and could contain harmful microorganisms.

Do not eat or handle dead or dying fish. Stay safe and help protect your family and pets.

05/09/2026

2 DAYS TO GO.

Free access. Once a year. Don't miss this one.

Check your park's participation dates and join the celebration of our natural and cultural heritage: https://shorturl.at/oeg1D

05/09/2026

Fun fact: Addo isn't Big 5. It's Big 7.

Elephants, lions, leopards, rhino, buffalo plus great white sharks and southern right whales in its marine section.

Addo Elephant National Park is the only park in the world where you can claim all seven. It started in 1931 with just 11 remaining elephants given a safe place to be. Today? Over 600 call it home.

4 days to go. Check your park's participation dates and join the celebration of our natural and cultural heritage: https://shorturl.at/oeg1D

04/09/2026

Your hard work deserves to be celebrated and rewarded on the Presidential stage.

With applications closing on Monday, 07 September 2026, now is the time to step up and showcase your business is Championing Local Excellence for a Globally Competitive South Africa, at the National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards 2026.

This year's award recognises excellence, innovation and resilience across ten categories, including agriculture, manufacturing, finance, digital, cooperatives, female and youth owned enterprises.

Submit your application today: msmeawards.org

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

The Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM) Mayoral Committee convened today at the Council Chambers for a meeting focused on strengthening service delivery, building strategic partnerships and advancing the development of the district.

A significant highlight was the handover of 30 tablets from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) to SBDM, which will support collaborative mapping initiatives. The equipment will strengthen the Municipality’s ability to collect, manage and analyse spatial information, contributing to better planning and informed decision-making across the district. The Committee further congratulated three SBDM officials who have officially obtained their drone pilot licences.

The Mayoral Committee also welcomed a presentation from Eastcape Midlands TVET College, exploring opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, particularly in the area of skills development and training.

A range of key governance and service-delivery matters were also considered, including the SDBIP and Draft Annual Performance Report, Supply Chain Management Report and Monthly Financial Report, as well as progress on the Informal Settlements Upgrade Programme.

The Committee also considered the 2026/27 Municipal Communications Action Plan, proposed support to local tourism organisations, and preparations for upcoming Tourism Month activities and destination marketing initiatives.

With tourism being one of the major contributors to the district’s economy and an important driver of local economic development, continued support for tourism organisations and the promotion of the Sarah Baartman District as a destination remains vital.

The meeting reaffirmed SBDM’s commitment to partnerships, innovation, skills development, effective governance and sustainable economic development for the benefit of communities across the district.

03/09/2026

03/09/2026