Coastal erosion is posing an increasing threat to South African coastlines, particularly in the Western and Eastern Cape regions, due to rising sea levels and more frequent, intense storm surges. The damage is already visible, with thousands of properties along the 3,000 km coastline at risk. Research indicates that sea level rise in areas like Cape Town is nearly double the global average, exacerbating the threat to infrastructure, ecosystems, and livelihoods. The Garden Route District Municipality is responding by planning to relocate infrastructure to safer areas.