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Jeffreys Bay WSL 2026: Kouga Warns of R150M Loss as Tour Pulled
Jeffreys Bay faces an estimated R150 million economic shortfall after the World Surf League drops the town fro…
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Local News
Grassroots Youth Surf Initiatives Flourish in Jeffrey's Bay
Jeffrey's Bay community leaders and local surf organisations are expanding grassroots youth development progra…
Local News
Economic Shockwave Hits Jeffreys Bay as WSL Omits Event for 2026
Jeffreys Bay faces an estimated R150 million economic loss after the World Surf League removes the Eastern Cap…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Grapples with Growth: Infrastructure Strains Amidst Boom
Jeffrey's Bay is grappling with the dual impact of rapid economic growth and escalating infrastructure and soc…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay: Tourism Boom Brings Prosperity, Strains Community
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing significant economic growth driven by its thriving tourism sector, attracting gl…
Local News
WSL Cancellation Costs Jeffrey's Bay R150 Million, Sparks Funding Debate
The World Surf League's decision to remove Jeffrey's Bay from its 2026 Championship Tour calendar is projected…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Local Businesses Drive Economic Growth, Job Creation
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing a significant surge in independent, locally-owned businesses, contributing to ec…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Tourism Growth: Balancing Boom with Infrastructure in 2026
Jeffrey's Bay is navigating a critical period of tourism growth in 2026, balancing economic opportunities with…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Expands Tourism Beyond Surfing for Sustainable Growth
Jeffrey's Bay is strategically expanding its tourism offerings beyond surfing, embracing cultural, adventure, …
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Surf Culture: Community Pride Sustains World-Class Waves
Jeffrey's Bay's identity is deeply rooted in its surf culture, extending beyond competitions to embrace commun…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Economic Growth Surges, Creating Hundreds of New Jobs
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing a significant surge in new business developments, signaling robust economic grow…
News
Jeffrey's Bay WSL Cancellation 2026 Sparks Community Outcry
The World Surf League event in Jeffrey's Bay has been cancelled for 2026, with the competition relocating to R…
News
Jeffreys Bay Loses WSL Event for 2026, Thousands of Jobs at Risk
The World Surf League event is confirmed to be leaving Jeffreys Bay for 2026, primarily due to funding dispute…
News
J-Bay Open Axed from WSL Tour: Funding Crisis Hits Jeffrey's Bay Hard
The iconic J-Bay Open has been removed from the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour due to unconfirmed fu…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Boosts Sustainable Tourism with R50 Million Investment
Jeffrey's Bay is implementing proactive strategies to foster sustainable tourism, balancing economic growth wi…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay New Businesses Signal Economic Growth, Job Creation
Jeffrey's Bay, Eastern Cape, is experiencing a significant surge in new business activity, signalling an econo…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Surf Economy Sustains Town Year-Round, Not Just Events
Jeffrey's Bay's surf culture is the consistent force sustaining the town's economy, attracting visitors and su…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Coastal Erosion Threatens Supertubes Surf Breaks
Jeffrey's Bay's renowned surf breaks, including Supertubes, face escalating threats from coastal erosion and c…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Surf Conditions Shifting, Raising Economic Concerns
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing evolving surf conditions, with local surfers and environmental experts observing…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Tourism Growth Sparks Hope and Infrastructure Concerns
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing a tourism boom, promising significant economic benefits and job creation, but re…
Community
Jeffrey's Bay Youth Surfing Surges, Community Nurtures New Talent
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing a notable increase in local youth participation in surfing, with community progr…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Surf Thrives, Driving Local Economy and Identity
Jeffrey's Bay's consistent surf activity in April 2026 continues to shape the town's identity and drive its ec…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Businesses Embrace Sustainability and Community Focus
Jeffrey's Bay community businesses are increasingly adopting sustainable practices and engaging in community-f…
Local Business
Jeffrey's Bay Businesses Boost Resilience Amidst Utility Challenges
Jeffrey's Bay enterprises are increasingly adopting solar power and advanced water conservation technologies t…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Economic Boom: New Businesses Create Jobs, Challenge Infrastructure
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing significant economic growth in early 2026, driven by new business developments t…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Tourism Boom: Economic Growth Challenges Infrastructure
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing a significant tourism boom, bringing economic prosperity and job creation, but a…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Sees Economic Growth with Surge in New Businesses
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing a significant increase in business license applications and new business registr…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Businesses Adopt Solar, Generators to Combat Load Shedding
Jeffrey's Bay businesses are increasingly adopting alternative power solutions to counteract the severe econom…
Local Government
Kouga Municipality Addresses Water Supply Challenges in Jeffreys Bay
Kouga Municipality has outlined its plans to mitigate ongoing water supply issues affecting residents and busi…
sport
J-Bay Open Junior Surfers Shine at Provincial Trials
Young surfing talent from Jeffreys Bay delivered impressive performances at the recent Eastern Cape Provincial…
Business
Local Surf Shop Sees Boost in Sales Following International Competition
Jeffreys Bay's iconic surf shop, 'The Surf Spot', reports a significant increase in sales and international in…
environment
Efforts Intensify to Protect Jeffreys Bay's Dune Systems
Environmental groups in Jeffreys Bay are stepping up initiatives to protect the fragile dune systems, crucial …
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Economy Soars: Hundreds of New Jobs Created
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing a significant economic boom, with retail and hospitality sectors creating hundre…
community
Community Rallies to Clean Up Kabeljauws Beach After Storm
Volunteers from Jeffreys Bay and surrounding areas gathered to clean up Kabeljauws Beach, which was left litte…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Tourism Boost: New Plans Promise Jobs and Growth
Jeffrey's Bay is preparing for significant economic growth through new tourism initiatives. Local business lea…
business
Local Businesses Optimistic as Tourism Season Approaches Jeffreys Bay
Jeffreys Bay businesses are gearing up for a busy summer tourism season, anticipating a significant boost to t…
Sport
Jeffreys Bay Junior Lifesaving Team Dominates Regional Championships
The Jeffreys Bay Junior Lifesaving Team showcased an outstanding performance at the recent Eastern Cape Region…
sport
Jeffreys Bay Surfers Dominate Regional Grommet Competition
Young surfers from Jeffreys Bay showcased exceptional talent, securing top positions at the recent regional gr…
local government
Kouga Municipality Addresses Water Supply Concerns Amidst Drought Conditions
Kouga Municipality has outlined its plans to mitigate the impact of ongoing drought conditions on Jeffreys Bay…
Environment
Efforts Underway to Protect Rare Coastal Fynbos in Aston Bay
Environmentalists and local conservationists are collaborating on a project to conserve and restore the unique…
environment
Concerns Mount Over Coastal Erosion Impacting Jeffreys Bay's Beaches
Local environmentalists and residents are raising alarms about increasing coastal erosion threatening Jeffreys…
community
Community Rallies to Clean Up Dolphin Beach After Recent Storms
Volunteers from across Jeffreys Bay gathered to clean up Dolphin Beach, removing debris washed ashore by recen…
Local News
Jeffrey's Bay Sees Surge in New Businesses, Creating Local Jobs
Jeffrey's Bay is experiencing a significant surge in new small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), diversifyi…