FIRE INSURANCE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

FIRE INSURANCE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

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...
BRANDVERSEKERING: ALS OM TE WEET

BRANDVERSEKERING: ALS OM TE WEET

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...
We’re hiring | The goFPA is looking to employ an Office Assistant

We’re hiring | The goFPA is looking to employ an Office Assistant

Job description  Position: Office assistant (part time) Business function:  Operational support (non-firefighting)   Term: 2-year contract position, 3.5 days per week  Can include working remotely  Application closing date: 12h00; 10 September 2024   Preferred start...
Why fire – even wildfires – are important in the Overberg

Why fire – even wildfires – are important in the Overberg

Why fire – even wildfires – are important in the Overberg The future of both fynbos and indigenous forests in the Overberg depends on fire that is well managed. And while controlled burns are vital, we must also rely on wildfires that burn at the right time to...
Why you should get to know the Fire Danger Index

Why you should get to know the Fire Danger Index

Taking note of your region’s Fire Danger Index not only makes you aware of the risk of fire on the day. It can also help to save lives.   South Africa’s Fire Danger Index is based on a fire danger rating system. This gives you a daily update about the threats of...
We are ready for the fire season

We are ready for the fire season

The Fire Services, landowners and the communities are ready for this fire season in the Overberg.   So says Reinard Geldenhuys, Fire Protection Officer of the Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association (goFPA) and the Overberg District Municipality’s Chief Fire...