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Drowning tragedy at Kenton beach

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that an official Inquest docket has been opened following a tragic drowning incident at Middle Beach in Kenton-on-Sea today, Friday, 25 September 2026. According to preliminary…

Fisherman missing after night expedition

A 20 year old Kenton-on-Sea fisherman is missing. National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon said the alarm had been raised after the man failed to return home from fishing during the night on the banks of the…

Man drowns at Kenton-on-Sea

Police have opened an inquest following the drowning of a man in the Kariega River at Kenton-on-Sea earlier today. The 21 year old man went missing under water while swimming with friends in the near the Kariega River slipway, according…

Kenton Krufts dog show gets tails wagging

SIBONGISENI MAPHUMULO The inaugural Kenton Krufts Dog Show took place last weekend September 28 bringing together dog lovers and their furry friends for a fun-filled day of competition, community spirit, and raising funds for Eku Paws, an…

Industrial action briefly leaves Kenton and surrounds dry

All Amatola Water employees who were involved in industrial action were back at work by Tuesday and no further disruption to water supplies was expected. This response from Amatola Water to questions from Talk of the Town came after…

Jade’s journey needs support

Speed and you pay: any driver who’s run the gauntlet of cops and cameras, westward on the N2 from the Storms River bridge knows that’s the deal. Residents of Boknes, Klipfontein, Marselle, Bushmans River, Kenton-on-Sea, Ekuphumleni,…

Woodridge Open Days – Connect, Engage, Discover

Click the picture above to visit the site or type: www.woodridge.co.za/open-days-2024 in your browser and RSVP today! The Woodridge Experience Canoeing, archery, horse riding, trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping,…

Election safety paramount, says SAPS

Police, assisted by private security companies and community patrol groups moved quickly to clear a burning barricade from the R343 outside Ekuphumleni, Kenton-on-Sea early this morning, Monday May 27. With all leave cancelled and…

…and just about anything did…

If you’re sad that you missed the Kenton Anything that FLoats event, don’t worry: you can take part in the Kowie RIver Festival on December 28 that includes a float from Koddies Beach to My Pond Hotel. The annual Anything that Floats…

Spirit of Kenton set for season

Community celebrates new NSRI rescue vessel “This boat and this rescue station belong to you, the people of Kenton.” National Sea Rescue Institute veteran Ian Gray, one of the VIP speakers at the blessing of new NSRI rescue craft Spirit…

Jesse Clegg rocks The Goat Shed with hits past and present

Jesse Clegg, son of the late SA music icon, Johnny Clegg, brought some of his famous hits to the Goat Shed in Kenton-on-Sea on Tuesday December 19 to rock the night away with local and visiting fans at the popular eatery. The intermittent…

RHINO RUNNERS: Runners and walkers in the 5km event cheer ahead of the start. Picture: SUE MACLENNAN

Hundreds brave wet weather to tackle Kenton Rhino Run

“Rain or shine, the Kenton Rhino Run will go ahead,” organisers Jo Wilmot and Carey Webster said. It did, and runners and walkers for rhinos showed up, despite very wet forecasts and actual weather. Some of those who braved a 36km/h wind…

Relief as storm conditions abate: ‘normal’ spring tide for Port Alfred

‘Please share your photos’: Ndlambe documenting damage to secure disaster funding for repairs Mopping up operations start in earnest on Monday September 18 ‘Stay away from damaged areas’ MARK CARRELS Mopping up operations following…

Ndlambe counts the costs of storm and braces for new barrages

MARK CARRELS Ndlambe Municipality will be applying for disaster relief funding following serious structural damage along its coastline after Saturday’s flooding and damage caused by a “high tide” event. “We are busy putting a business…

Nobi sets new record for Kenton 30-Miler

It was an atmospheric start for entrants in the Kenton 100 Miler who set off from Jerry’s on the Dune at midnight on Friday April 14. They have 36 hours to complete 10 circuits of the tough circular 10-mile loop which includes beach,…