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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Biltong and Biltong and…… Biltong
The 24th Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival on 18 and 19 July 2014 is set to warm the hearts of every family member. This Blue Crane Route Municipal festival takes place from 18 to 19 July 2014 and promises an experience that will definitely warm the hearts (and stomachs) and chase the winter blues away. In the middle of winter everything is cold and dreary... except for the happenings in Somerset East, a quaint town in the heart of the Eastern Cape. This year's festival will be a mix … [Read more...] about Biltong and Biltong and…… Biltong
2011 Drought Leads to Shortening of 2012 Hunting Season
It's that time of the year when early morning hunting parties bracing themselves against the cold winter air, can be seen driving into the 'veld' full of anticipation for the day ahead. Yes, hunting season is upon us. However, due to the 2011 drought the hunting season in various districts has been curtailed. Some of the changes to this year's hunting season are the reduction of the season from last year's three months to only two months in 2012, which means the season will start on July 1, … [Read more...] about 2011 Drought Leads to Shortening of 2012 Hunting Season
If it’s Biltong you are After …
The Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival promises to be a star-studded affair this year with Steve Hofmeyr, Zahara, Theuns Jordaan and Professor being some of the names gracing the stage in Somerset East. These authentically South African artists will be setting the Karoo alight with their performances, thus making the 22nd Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival on 13 and 14 July 2012, an event not to be missed this winter. Steve Hofmeyr, a veteran on the South African music scene and one … [Read more...] about If it’s Biltong you are After …
I Wonder if Walter Batiss Ever Sent Pablo Picasso Some Biltong?
In 2010, 1.5 ton of biltong was devoured by over 10 000 people who went and hung with the Blue Crane Route Municipality and Castle Lager at the foot of the Boschberg Mountain. Biltong season is again upon us and the picturesque town of Somerset East is preparing itself for the event of the year - the 21st annual Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival from 15 to 16 July 2011 at the Somerset East Showgrounds. Celebrating its twenty-first (21st) edition, the 2011 Festival is a true celebration … [Read more...] about I Wonder if Walter Batiss Ever Sent Pablo Picasso Some Biltong?
