Overstrand

Overstrand is a municipality located in the Overberg District of the Western Cape Province in South Africa. It encompasses the towns of Hangklip-Kleinmond, Greater Hermanus, Stanford, and Greater Gansbaai. The administrative head office of the municipality is situated in Hermanus. The region is known for its natural beauty, including its coastline, and is a popular destination for whale watching. The municipality focuses on providing essential services such as water, sanitation, refuse removal, electricity, and maintaining municipal roads, while also promoting social and economic development and a healthy environment. The area offers various activities and events, with whale watching being a significant attraction. Overstrand also encourages residents to use its Collab Citizen App to report service issues like potholes or water leaks, and provides online services for building permissions, job applications, and more. The municipality actively manages its natural resources, including efforts to keep vacant properties clear of fire hazards and addressing issues like the Bot Estuary Mouth opening.