Sep 22, 2026
The Overberg, El Niño and our veldfire risk management THE BIG PICTURE A strong El Niño weather event is developing and is expected to last throughout the 2026/27 summer season. Across South Africa, this will bring unusually high temperatures, hot days and...
Sep 19, 2026
Die Overberg, die El Niño-weerverskynsel en ons veldbrand risikobestuur DIE GROOT PRENTJIE: ‘n Sterk El Niño-weerverskynsel ontwikkel tans en sal na verwagting deur die hele somerseisoen van 2026/27 voortduur. Dit sal ongewoon hoë temperature, warm dae en...
Nov 27, 2025
It’s a tale practically as old as the relationship between fynbos and fire: A fire burning on the mountain side, tracing lines across the landscape, firefighters working tirelessly to tame the beast while the public looks on with a mixture of reverence and concern....
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...
