Lower Breede River Conservancy

01/04/2026

Read Issue 60 of the RiverWise Newsletter here - https://bit.ly/4sJPdLv 🐢🐟🐍🍃☀️

31/03/2026

Making a difference through education!

During March, the LBRCT rangers had the opportunity to visit Ouplaas Primary School, where they engaged with learners about the importance of protecting the endangered and vulnerable animals of the Breede River Estuary.
To support the learners further, we also donated stationery to the school.

Together, we’re inspiring the next generation to care for our environment and protect our natural heritage. Should you wish to support future school visits, we would be incredibly grateful. The LBRCT is a registered NGO and PBO and can issue tax certificates for donations.

For more information, please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 064 774 3862

23/03/2026

Today we had the pleasure of visiting Slangrivier Primary School. Our rangers educated the students on what an estuary is, the work that we do, and why the Breede is one of the most important estuaries in the country. The learners and staff showed great participation following the talk.
The LBRCT also donated rugby and netball balls and whistles to the school.

Should you wish to donate towards future school visits, we would be highly appreciative. The LBRCT is a registered NGO and PBO that can issue tax certificates for donations. Please contact us by emailing [email protected] or WhatsApp 064 774 3862 for more information.

23/03/2026

A friendly reminder of our Annual Information Meeting in Malgas.
We look forward to seeing you ☀️

20/03/2026

Please take note: The Pont/Ferry will now remain closed until Thursday, 02 April 2026.

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: UPDATE - EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MALAGAS PONT/FERRY 🚧

Members of the public are hereby informed that the temporary closure of the Pont/Ferry service, initially scheduled from 02 March to 20 March, has been extended due to maintenance and repair work taking longer than anticipated, as well as ongoing requirements related to the survey by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA).

The Pont/Ferry will now remain closed until Thursday, 02 April 2026.

Every effort is being made to complete the necessary work as soon as possible, with the aim of reopening the service in time for the Easter weekend.

The municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience and understanding during this period. Road users are advised to continue making alternative travel arrangements.

Further updates will be communicated should there be any changes to the reopening date.

Enquiries may be directed to:
Ms C Duminy
[email protected]
028 425 1157

Issued by:
EBEN PHILLIPS
MUNICIPAL MANAGER (ACTING)
OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

20/03/2026

24/02/2026

📢 MEDIA RELEASE_18.02.2026

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MALAGAS PONT/FERRY FOR MAINTENANCE AND SURVEY 🚫

Members of the public are hereby informed that the Malagas Pont/Ferry service will be temporarily closed to all traffic for approximately two to three (2 – 3) weeks to allow for critical maintenance repairs and a mandatory survey by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA).

The provisional closure period will be from 02 March to 20 March 2026.

This temporary closure is necessary to ensure the continued safety, compliance, and operational reliability of the service. We regret any inconvenience caused and request that road users make alternative travel arrangements during this period.

Further updates will be communicated should there be any changes to the anticipated reopening date.

Enquiries may be directed to:

Ms. C Duminy
[email protected]
028 425 1157

Issued by:

RICHARD BOSMAN
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

18/02/2026

31/12/2025

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22/12/2025

The LBRCT takes cognisance of the development in sonar side-scanning technology and wishes to bring the public's attention to regulation 3(5)(b) of the Hessequa and Swellendam by-law relating to the management and use of the Breede River: No person may - fish from a boat or vessel on a river while that boat or vessel is under motorised power. All fishing performed from a boat or vessel may only take place when the engine of said boat or vessel is disengaged (switched off or in neutral) or when the boat or vessel is stationary (fixed geographical position).

20/12/2025

Following extensive stakeholder engagement, the revised Breede River Estuary Management Plan was released in November 2025. Please take note of the following changes to the zonation of the river in relation to recreational activities. All queries may be directed to [email protected]

18/12/2025

The LBRCT had the privilege of joining the Turtle Rescue Network team from the Two Oceans Aquarium during November to release three turtles back into the ocean after being successfully rehabilitated. One of which was Nori, a large green turtle that the LBRCT rescued from the St Sebastian Bay in May 2023. The turtles were released at Koppie Alleen in the De Hoop Nature Reserve where they will enjoy the beautiful waters of the De Hoop Marine Protected Area. Nori was fitted with a satellite tracker and has since made her way out to deeper waters.

The Turtle Rescue Network team are passionate, dedicated individuals who spend many many hours nursing the turtles back to full strength (in this case years). We are so grateful to have been able to play our part too! 🐢🌎

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AHGxvNkAk/
https://www.aquarium.co.za/foundation/news/tracking-our-turtles-noris-first-satellite-tracking-update

17/12/2025

Good Day All
You are hereby invited to our Annual Information Meeting (AIM) in Witsand on Monday, the 29th of December at 09h00. The LBRCT will be hosting our Malgas AIM together with the Malagas Ratepayers and Residents' Association AGM over Easter time.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚤☀🌍🌿🎣

06/12/2025

This is a friendly reminder to purchase your fishing permit before visiting the Breede River over the upcoming holidays. Please visit https://www.fishing.dffe.gov.za/ and follow the steps in the post.

Please remember that should you intend to fish from a vessel, at least one crew member requires the permit condition for an "additional fee per vessel for recreational fishing from such vessel" to be selected.