Tableandtide

Tableandtide

Overberg, Overstrand and Over Here. Celebrating Fynbos and Coastal lifestyle. Fishing, Food, Travel, Beach Life, Fynbos and the Great Outdoors. Table and Tide publishes stories, videos and pictures about the joy of living on a stretch of the landscape that flows like rich orange treacle into the ocean when the sun sets. As the sun rises, life explodes into action, birds swoop, bright yellow rays of light flash across the fynbos strewn slopes of the mountains like Maanschyn and Perdeberg, De Mond se Kop, KleinRivier, Phillipskop, and Baviaanspoort. The dappled light flashes on the ocean, along Walker Bay, De Kelders, Struisbaai, Cape Agulhas. The list of beaches will reduce any oceanophile to tears, Stanford's Bay, Pearly Beach, Hawston, Grotto, Voelklip, Langbaai, Onrus, Kammabaai, Castle Beach, Franskraal, Suiderstrand, Blousloep, Die Plaat. Fishing Over Here has reduced grownups to tears of happiness.
  • Joined: August 22, 2025
  • Articles: 67

Hermanus prepares for nine days of culture, conversation and creativity this winter

Hermanus FynArts returns from 6 to 14 June with a renewed focus on the arts, a new festival director, and a packed programme of music, books, sculpture, theatre, food and wine. From the internationally acclaimed Ndlovu Youth Choir to thought-provoking News24 discussions, public art installations and immersive culinary experiences, this year’s festival promises nine winter days of creativity, conversation and culture across Hermanus.

Needles at Cape Agulhas

At the southernmost tip of Africa, where two oceans meet, Needles offers more than just a meal — it’s an experience shaped by place. This is where the warm Indian Ocean meets the cold Atlantic, and where Portuguese navigators once noted that their compass needles pointed true north, giving rise to the name Cabo das Agulhas, or “Cape of Needles.”

Stoep Views and Generous Platters at Black Oystercatcher

A long weekend stop that’s easy to linger over, Black Oystercatcher pairs cool-climate wines with generous, locally sourced platters on a laid-back stoep in Elim. With two distinct tasting flights, shelves of farm-made goods, and views of the quiet road (and occasional landing strip), it’s less about rushing through a tasting and more about settling in for a slow, satisfying afternoon.

City Nature Challenge returns: Overstrand, Overberg and Cape Town join global call to document urban wildlife

The City Nature Challenge invites residents from Gansbaai to Cape Town to document local biodiversity from April 24 to 27, 2026. Participants can use the iNaturalist app to record diverse species, contributing to global databases that aid conservation efforts. This initiative encourages exploration and appreciation of nature during the Freedom Day weekend.

Welcome winter with an Overberg Potjie

When the Overberg winter settles in—wind pushing at the windows, rain falling steadily, and the air turning just sharp enough to send everyone indoors—the fire becomes the centre of the home. And once it’s lit, there’s really only one thing to do: put a potjie on. Built from local flavours—Overberg wine, fragrant African rosemary, sweet apricots and freshly grown vegetables—this slow-cooked dish delivers deep, rich comfort after hours on the coals. Served with warm, freshly baked bread, it’s winter done properly.

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