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URGENT: Protect Sandbaai during the Schulphoek Development Processes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH SCHULPHOEK?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Overstrand Municipality plans to formalise the Schulphoek informal settlement (also called Dubai) in Zwelihle, Hermanus. This massive development will transform 54 hectares of coastal land into housing for 3,500+ households, with roads, sewerage, water, and electricity infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what is the cost to the environment and the ratepayers of surrounding areas like Sandbaai? By law, an Environmental Assessment must be done and the public must be consulted before this development is approved. You have until 8 JANUARY 2026<\/strong> to register as an interested and affected party and submit your comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This website simplifies the process \u2013 submit your comments in just 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f COMMENT DEADLINE: 8 JANUARY 2026<\/strong>
\u26a0\ufe0f Government offices CLOSED: 15 Dec – 5 Jan <\/strong>(Must resubmit if commenting during closure)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Threat to Sandbaai:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An Environmental Impact Assessment (required by law) has been published, revealing serious concerns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274cSchulphoek Road extension<\/strong> would destroy the sensitive coastal environment & Milkwood forest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274c 3,500 households<\/strong> with no disclosed temporary relocation plan during construction phase \u2192 risk of “decanting” into Sandbaai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274c Current destruction of the environment<\/strong> continues. There is no plan to stop this while the planning and assessments are in process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274c Service capacity crisis<\/strong> \u2192 Municipality already failing to provide services such as effective sewer and stormwater management in Sandbaai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read full details about all the critical issues<\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Take Action in 5 Easy Steps (5 Minutes):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2705 STEP 1: Register as an Interested & Affected Party<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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DOWNLOAD IAP FORM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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(Fill the form out and save it)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 STEP 2: Copy the Comment Template<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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