Feedback emanating from the business community of Margate is that some experienced a late but better than expected season.  Most accommodation establishments reported shorter booking at a time but very good occupancy rate throughout.  The Margate Country Club also experienced a slow start in the use of the golf course by visitors however from the 26^th to the 5 January there was an influx of visitors who played golf and the rounds played showed an increase compared to 2010.  Although we had a lot of rain in the first part, that did not kept the holiday makers from enjoying themselves on the beach and New Years Eve.   We have also experienced over crowded beaches on the 1^st & 2^nd of January. 

Whilst security efforts by law enforcers has received positive recognition for their efforts during season, it is widely felt that elevated levels of visible policing, and increased numbers of law enforcement personnel are required particularly on Public Holidays to exercise more effective crowd control, curbing of liquor consumption and enforcement of by-laws.  Our sincere thanks to Traffic Department and SAPS for their involvement during the season.  A special thanks to Protection Services for patrolling 24/7 all season.

For four nights from 20 – 23 December 2011 the Coca Cola bus and stage, decorated with lights, resounding with Christmas music and loaded with gifts travelled the streets of different areas including Port Shepstone, Gamalakhe, Margate and Murchison. A team of youth and guests including Hibiscus Coast youth manager Phumlani Mzobe assisted in providing presents, clothes, toys and sweets to communities, hospitals, old age homes, orphanages and children along the streets.