In an effort to keep communities safe, swift response by members from Jeffrey’s Bay SAPS, who received a complaint of an alleged suspicious vehicle paid off, when three men were nabbed, and an unlicensed firearm in Jeffrey’s Bay. On Wednesday, 5 July 2017 at about 18h30, police received a complaint of a suspicious silver Volkswagen Polo with Gauteng province registration numbers parked in front of a business premises in St Francis Street, Jeffrey’s Bay. The information indicated that the … [Read more...] about Firearm Stolen in Somerset East recovered in Jeffreys Bay
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J-Bay man safe after going ‘walkabout’ overnight
At 22h45, Monday, 08 May, NSRI Jeffreys Bay duty crew were activated to assist Police in a search for a local 53 year old man who had not returned home from a walk. Fears were that he may have fallen down an embankment of the Kabaljous River that runs through the family farm. Our sea rescue vehicle, carrying NSRI rescue swimmers, responded to join Police already engaged in a search and an extensive search, including NSRI rescue swimmers deployed into the river, using swift water rescue … [Read more...] about J-Bay man safe after going ‘walkabout’ overnight
Jeffreys Bay Double Murder Suspects Arrested in New Brighton
Detectives from the South African Police Service in Jeffreys Bay worked relentlessly in order to apprehend the suspects involved in the double-murder case of 51-year-old, Mthobeli Matyumza and 32-year-old, Sivuyile Ntontole. The breakthrough came when detectives arrested two suspects in the early hours of yesterday morning, Thursday, 16 March 2017, at 04:00 in New Brighton. Further investigations led the team to an address in Jeffreys Bay in the early hours of this morning, Friday, 17 March … [Read more...] about Jeffreys Bay Double Murder Suspects Arrested in New Brighton
Injured Dolphin Euthanised
Jeffreys bay NSRI had a weekend with the dolphins - dealing with a dolphin returned to the sea by bystanders and later a severely injured dolphin was humanely euthanised. Ernie Schmidt, NSRI Jeffreys Bay deputy station commander, takes up the story: Over the weekend 7 and 8 January 2017 we dealt with two dolphin stranding incidents in Jeffreys Bay today. The first call came at about 07h50 on Saturday, 07 January, reporting a baby dolphin stranded at Main Beach Jeffreys Bay. The call was … [Read more...] about Injured Dolphin Euthanised
Paddler rescued in Gale Force Winds
Rieghard Janse van Rensburg, NSRI Jeffreys Bay station commander, said: At 10h45, Saturday, 24th December, we were alerted following reports that a paddler may be missing during a paddle between St Francis Bay and Jeffreys Bay. Family reportedly had visuals on one of the two paddlers but the second paddler was nowhere to be seen and they raised the alarm. We dispatched our sea rescue Quad bike, the sea rescue craft Eddie Beaumont II and Project Rescuer. One of our sea rescue crew, a … [Read more...] about Paddler rescued in Gale Force Winds
PE Teenager drowns in Jeffreys Bay
Rieghard Janse van Rensburg, NSRI Jeffreys Bay station commander, said: At 08h46, Sunday, 18th December, NSRI Jeffreys Bay duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Paradise Beach Lagoon, Jeffreys Bay. The Kouga emergency response plan was activated and NSRI Jeffreys Bay dispatched our sea rescue vehicle, EC Government Health EMS, The SA Police Services and the Kouga Municipal lifeguards were activated. On arrival on the scene it was confirmed that a 16 … [Read more...] about PE Teenager drowns in Jeffreys Bay
Dolphin Challenge – JBay to PE – #Dolphin2016
What began as the JBay2PE run between friends who ran from the Kabeljous River at Jeffreys Bay, swam the Gamtoos River, and legged it past Van Stadens River to finish at Maitlands River Mouth between 4 mates in 2013, 44 in 2014 and 6 as the PE2JBay in 2015 has evolved into a full blown renamed challenge - The Dolphin Challenge - which now also includes relay racing and allows Mountain Bikes to take part. The 2016 Dolphin Challenge sets off from the Kabeljous River start point at 6:00 am on … [Read more...] about Dolphin Challenge – JBay to PE – #Dolphin2016
Kia Worlds longest test drive [YouTube]
On Tuesday afternoon 18 October the Port Elizabeth to Jeffreys Bay leg of the world record setting longest test drive set off from the Kia Port Elizabeth dealership on 11 Uitenhage Road. This is the first time that the public have got to drive the car - details and pricing of which will be released on Friday 21 October 2016. Comments from fellow test drivers were all of the high standard of the vehicle and all expressed the beating desire to be the eventual winner of the vehicle. The … [Read more...] about Kia Worlds longest test drive [YouTube]
Jeffreys Bay Whale Saved from rope, lines and buoys
At 14h45, Tuesday, 05th July, SA Whale Disentanglement Network (SAWDN) volunteers were activated following eye-witness reports of a whale entangled in fishing rope lines and floatation buoys in the vicinity of Lower Point, Jeffreys Bay. An NSRI Jeffreys Bay Discovery Rescue Runner was launched to keep a visual of the whale while additional equipment (SAWDN disentanglement equipment and SAWDN volunteers) were activated from NSRI St Francis Bay. Mike Meyer of the Department of Environmental … [Read more...] about Jeffreys Bay Whale Saved from rope, lines and buoys
Boat capsizes in Jeffreys Surf
Rieghard Janse Van Rensburg, NSRI Jeffreys Bay station commander, said: At 17h31, Monday, 22nd February, NSRI Jeffreys Bay, shortly after launching our sea rescue craft Eddie Beaumont II from Jeffreys Bay Main Beach to join a sea rescue exercise with our flanking station, sea rescue St Francis Bay, we were alerted by eye-witnesses reporting a boat, with 2 men onboard, capsized in the surf line at Jeffreys Bay Main Beach. Our sea rescue craft diverted to head back to Main Beach where on … [Read more...] about Boat capsizes in Jeffreys Surf
Education Department congratulated on swanky new Jeffrey’s Bay school
Dear MyPE The DA congratulates and thanks the department of education for the swanky new R75-million high school in Jeffrey's Bay. After seven years the Jeffrey's Bay Comprehensive High School will welcome 454 learners when its doors open on 14 April 2015 for learners. This is a parallel-medium school built for 800 learners which will negate the transport issues learners have had to deal with in the past in order to get to school in Humansdorp. I visited the school yesterday and I am … [Read more...] about Education Department congratulated on swanky new Jeffrey’s Bay school
DA will monitor Jeffreys Bay service delivery protests
Dear MyPE The DA will continue to monitor this morning's service delivery protests and keep all communities informed about the situation. We cannot tolerate lawlessness, while the issues like crime, a lack of housing, electricity and water also need to be addressed as a matter of urgency. Aston Bay road in Jeffreys Bay was blocked by protestors this morning who are dissatisfied over service delivery in the area. At approximately 6.10am, a group of about 30 protestors started burning … [Read more...] about DA will monitor Jeffreys Bay service delivery protests
200% increase in Jeffreys Bay house robberies
The Jeffreys Bay crime statistics for the past three months were released at a poorly attended Community Police Forum (CPF) meeting on Monday night. The local Police are only allowed to release percentage increases or decreases for the various crime categories, which was once again slammed by the members of the public who attended the meeting. The crime stats released by the Police are totally meaningless and play no role in fighting crime in the town. Actual figures need to be released … [Read more...] about 200% increase in Jeffreys Bay house robberies
Local Surfers clean up in Jeffreys Bay
Matt McGillivray from Jeffreys Bay won the U17 Boys division at the Hurley SA Junior Champs which wrapped up today at Lower Point in Jeffreys Bay. Matt was on top form throughout the event and tied up the win with an incredible 9-point ride that saw him claim victory in the perfect waves of Jeffreys Bay. Kai Woolf from Jeffreys Bay won the U13 Girls division at the Hurley SA Junior Champs at Lower Point in Jeffreys Bay. Kai also won the Oakley Highest Heat Score Award and The Hurley … [Read more...] about Local Surfers clean up in Jeffreys Bay
McGillivray scores 9.5 on giant Jeffreys Bay wave
The cream of South Africa's surfing talent aged 17-and-under are charging giant two to three metre walls of water pouring down the iconic Lower Point in Jeffreys Bay on Day 4 of the Hurley SA Junior Champs today. The powerful swell, with a 15 second interval and groomed to perfection by strong offshore winds, is providing a dramatic stage for the competitors, several not yet teenagers, who are posting near perfect scores as they catch the triple-overhead tubular waves and perform massive … [Read more...] about McGillivray scores 9.5 on giant Jeffreys Bay wave
