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

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)