Dec 12, 2018
The 2018/19 fire season in the Western Cape could become one of the worst in living memory. That’s according to Anton Bredell, the MEC of local government, environmental affairs and development planning, at the official launch of the fire season in the province. The...
Nov 15, 2018
The 2018 fire season is upon us. So here are all the dates you must take note of – to make sure you’re prepared, and to adhere to the municipality’s fire season requirements: In the Overberg District Municipal area (excluding the Overstrand): Until 30 November:...
Oct 23, 2018
Een naweek in Oktober; en die Overberg word geraak deur 12 brande. En dit nog voor die amptelike begin van die brandseisoen. Hier is wat gebeur het op die naweek van 13 en 14 Oktober 2018: 1. Net voor 9.00 op Saterdag, 13 Oktober, is ‘n brand...
Aug 7, 2018
Show your support for wildfire prevention – and you could win one of FOUR Checkers vouchers. Checkers has teamed up with the Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association. For every Checkers Fynbos bouquet sold across South Africa this Women’s Month, Checkers...
Jul 4, 2018
Apart from being our largest landowner, CapeNature is one the most active and vigilant landowners in the Overberg in terms of wildfire prevention and fighting (if not the most active). CapeNature really lives its values: forming lasting partnerships with their...
May 21, 2018
Firefighters across the Overberg agreed: Andy Selfe was the perfect choice as an unsung Overberg hero. Andy is the Fire Management Unit leader for a section of the Elgin Valley. And they’ve had a busy fire season – having to fight four fires over the Christmas weekend...
