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Rabies confirmed in Cape fur seal at Cannon Rocks

A Cape fur seal which came ashore at the village of Cannon Rocks on Thursday February 19 has tested positive for rabies. This is the third confirmed case for the Eastern Cape. Dr Greg Hofmeyr, curator of the marine mammal collection at…

Fun, fitness and community in Cannon Rocks

The small coastal village of Cannon Rocks was alive with excitement last weekend, as nearly 200 participants gathered for the 20th Annual Cannon Rocks Fun Run. This year marks the second consecutive year that the Cannon Rocks Fun…

New Rector for Alexandria

Saturday at St David’s Church in Bushmans River Mouth saw the institution of a new Anglican Rector, the Reverend Deon Lombard, for Alexandria that extends through Alexandria, Bushmans/Connon Rocks and Kenton-on-Sea. Due to pandemic…

Wayward seal pups lost between Woody Cape and Port Alfred returned home

Due to last week’s strong winds and high swells over 30 seal pups were rescued on beaches between Woody Cape and Port Alfred. Most were recovered from Boknes and Cannon Rocks. Here, first responder Lionel Taylor, carefully handles a seal…

New artisan training centre for Ndlambe

Ndlambe council held its final meeting of the year at the Canon Rocks Beach Suite last Friday where the plans for the festive season was discussed along with other matters pertaining to work the council still needs to complete before the…

The present flow of brine onto the Cannon Rocks beach from the current reverse osmosis plant, which will be upgraded with increased capacity

Ongoing concerns over Cannon Rocks pipeline project

Concerned over bulk water and brine pipelines which are being laid in Cannon Rocks, a resident has pressed the national department of environmental affairs (DEA) for a response. Marcia Fargnoli first blew the whistle on the project in…