Nov 26, 2024
A well-coordinated and carefully planned project to restore fynbos and improve water security for Cape Town, surrounding municipalities and agriculture is underway in the mountains above Villiersdorp. This effort, which includes a controlled burn, brings together...
Nov 8, 2024
The Kleinswartberg Conservancy has become a test case for cooperation, by using fire as a management tool. The goal? To bring partners from the public and private sectors together, to improve this landscape, both for people and for nature. This conservancy is...
Aug 26, 2024
Now is the ideal time to get your affairs in order for the coming fire season. We have received the information and advice below from Herman van Dyk, goFPA board member and representative of Overberg Wealth and Risk Management, and we share his guidelines and advice...
Aug 26, 2024
Dit is nou die ideale tyd om jou sake in orde te kry vir die komende brandseisoen. Ons het die raad en advies hieronder van Herman van Dyk, goFPA-direksielid en verteenwoordiger van Overberg Wealth and Risk Management, ontvang en ons deel sy riglyne en raad vir...
Jan 29, 2018
Fire investigation help is now available to members of the Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association (#goFPA). A team of investigators can help landowners to determine how a veldfire started by collecting factual data on the causes of wildfires/veldfires in the...
Nov 23, 2017
Overberg, 21 November 2017: The Overberg (Overberg District Municipality and Overstrand Local Municipality) is preparing for a challenging fire season. Due to the dry conditions across many parts of the region, fire-fighting teams are on high alert. The fire season...
