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It’s the law – and the right thing to do

Overstrand Local MunicipalityRef: SECTION 5

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Source domain: overstrand.gov.za

Collected on 28 July 2026

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What this means

This is an “Overstrand News” article published by the Overstrand Municipality on 20 July 2026 titled “It’s the law – and the right thing to do”. It discusses community safety concerns related to dogs being walked off leash and people not picking up after dogs, and also highlights other illegal or dangerous behaviours by motorists and property owners. The article reminds residents of specific by-law/traffic expectations (e.g., dogs on leashes, not parking on pavements/red lines, stopping at stop streets, and not obstructing sidewalks/road reserves) and cites Section 5(b) of the Municipality’s Streets, Public Places and Prevention of Noise Nuisances By-law. It also provides reporting channels and contact numbers for obstructions, illegal parking, and maintenance issues.

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SECTION 5

Key Takeaways

  • Overstrand News article title: “It’s the law – and the right thing to do”
  • Publication date: 20 July 2026
  • Subject: off-leash dogs and failure to pick up after dogs; broader public safety and courtesy issues
  • Reminder: dogs must be kept on a leash at all times in public open spaces (unless otherwise indicated) and owners must pick up after pets
  • Reminder: motorists must not park on pavements or red-line areas; must not obstruct pedestrian walkways/sidewalks; must stop completely at every stop street
  • Reminder: property owners must not encroach onto public sidewalks or road reserves; structures must not obstruct pedestrian movement or create hazards
  • By-law reference: Section 5(b) of the Municipality’s Streets, Public Places and Prevention of Noise Nuisances By-law (no person may obstruct pedestrian traffic on a sidewalk by bringing/allowing any object or vehicle onto the sidewalk)
  • Reporting: 24-hour Contact Centre 028 313 8000 / 8111 for obstructions, illegally parked vehicles, and overgrown public parks
  • Reporting: 028 313 8996 during office hours for day-to-day enforcement complaints (e.g., dogs not on leash)
  • Reporting: Overstrand Municipality Citizen App for non-life-threatening maintenance issues with photos and a location pin
  • Overstrand Municipality
  • SARS (mentioned in site navigation/schedule text, not as part of the article content)
  • Riana Steenekamp (author)