The Overstrand Herald is a fiercely independent, small community newspaper started 25 years ago. In June 2020 we launched Regio TV, the Overstrand’s online tv-station. We believe it is the future of community journalism.

Regio Tv broadcast 25 September 2020 – the Overstrand’s online tv-station. In the programme this week: The Western Cape Government has just announced a R27m relief fund for businesses. We talk to David Maynier, Minister of Finance. Three of our local Pinot Noirs receive awards as top of their class. Kleinmond’s Proteadorp Indigenous Committee wants to be the voice of their community. We visit Hermanus’s newly built skate park and introduce you to a great farmstay close to Kleinmond and Hermanus.

Regio TV - Zoeki explores the Overberg - Lente avontuur! It's Spring!!

Regio TV broadcast 18 September 2020, the Overstrand’s online tv-station. We start this week’s program with local reaction to the President’s announcement that our international borders are to be opened from 1 October. We have news on some exciting developments at the Hermanus Varsity campus and introduce you to a vibrant, rather special young youth leader. We tell you the story behind Kleinmond’s special relationship with a small community in Patagonia, Argentina. Then we take you on a visit to a great new restaurant, no - let’s call it a social experience, in Betty’s Bay.

South Africa moves to alert level 1 at midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020 (in other words Monday morning). International borders open on 1 October to allow business and leisure travellers to and from South Africa subject to certain limitations and conditions. Visitors must present negative Covid test done in last 72 hours or go into quarantine at own cost. List of countries will be published later. All long term visas re-instated. Curfew changed to 24:00 to 4:00 am. Liquor can be sold from 9:00 to 17:00 pm Monday to Friday. Licensed premises can sell alcohol till 24:00. Restrictions on gatherings eased to 50% of capacity of venue. Max 250 people indoors and 500 outdoors. Restrictions on sporting events remain in place. 100 people now allowed at funerals - no night vigils

Wearing of masks, sanitizing and handwashing still applicable

Interview done by Tinus le Roux with Michael Welchman from Hermanus in 2012. Michael, a former pilot during world war two, celebrated his 100th birthday on 8 September 2020

Regio TV broadcast 11 September 2020 – the Overstrand’s online tv-station. We give feedback on last week’s programme on the Kleinmond Wildlife Sanctuary. Was the Move One Million protest at the weekend in any way significant? We try to provide an answer. We have a wonderful story about a Hermanus resident and former fighter pilot during the second world war, who turned a 100 this week. We chat to an aspiring young writer from Zwelihle about his short film and visit the well known Hemingways Bookshop in Hermanus, who recently re-located.

Zoeki visits Pringle Bay and meets Chompie the baboon

Group gathering opposite Singleton rd. Plan to March to police station regarding murder in Kleinmond this weekend

Regio TV – the Overstrand’s online tv-station. 5 Sept. 2020. Hundreds of residents of the Overstrand towns of Hermanus, Kleinmond and Gansbaai braved the pouring rain and took to the streets today as part of the Move One Million campaign against corruption and other issues in the country #moveonemillion #hermanus #kleinmond #Gansbaai

Regio TV broadcast 4 September 2020 – the Overstrand’s online tv-Station. This week we focus on the Kleinmond Wildlife Sanctuary where the owner, Craig Saunders, has applied for permits to re-locate two Elephants. If the permits are granted the Safari Park could become a major tourism destination in the Cape Whale Coast region. Then we report on a brand new safety plan for the Overstrand municipal area which could see more municipal cops on the beat and the introduction of specialized units. We also have details on the Move One Million protest which takes place in Hermanus, Kleinmond and Gansbaai on Saturday 5 September. #MoveOneMillion #capewhalecoast