Overstrand
Probe into policing capacity in Overstrand welcomed
It was alleged the Gansbaai, Hermanus, Kleinmond and Stanford police stations were unable to perform their constitutional mandate due to a lack of resources.
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Overberg fire chief says signs suggests Botrivier fire was man-made
The fire started on the Groenlandberg mountain earlier this week and was fanned by overnight winds, damaging some farm properties on Saturday morning.
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Residents against bail for man accused of starting Overstrand fire
Sheldon April is accused of having set light to dry vegetation in the mountains above Betty’s Bay when he fired a signal flare.
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Overstrand ‘fire starter’ to remain behind bars amid bail application
Sheldon April appeared in the Caledon Magistrates Court on Friday for the continuation of his bail application.
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'I've made peace with my loss': Overstrand victims pick up pieces after fire
The victims of the fires in the Overstrand region of the Western Cape are counting their losses and attempting to move on with their lives.
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Overstrand residents still dealing with wildfire fallout
Water and electricity supply have been affected by damage to water meters and power lines.
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Mop-up operations underway following Overstrand blaze
Overstrand Fire and Disaster's Marlu Rust says no properties are in danger.
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Overstrand fires: Firefighters still battling blaze in Franskraal
It is one of three fires raging in the area.
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2 of the 3 Overstrand fires under control
The department says the Betty's Bay and Hermanus fires are under control but not contained, and the Franskraal fire is still very active.
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Firefighters work overnight to contain 3 Overberg blazes
The fires broke out on Friday, with local municipalities instructing residents in some areas to evacuate their homes.
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Betty's Bay is under threat, says fire chief
Fires are now raging in Franskraal, Karwyderskraal and Betty's Bay where the inferno is moving down the mountain towards the road.
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Immediate evacuation in Franskraal area as Overstrand fires flare up again
The R43 between Stanford and Franskraal has been closed following a flareup of three fire lines earlier on Friday.
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Overstrand blaze fully contained
The alleged firestarter, Shelton April, will appear in court again next week. A Pringle Bay woman died from smoke inhalation during the blaze.
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Overstrand fire now 100% contained
A fire that’s been raging in parts of the Overstrand has been completely contained, but emergency crews aren't letting down their guard just yet.
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Overstrand beekeeper loses facility to ongoing fire
Fynbos Enterprises founder Sunra Mostert makes pure, locally scented honey and candles and toiletries made using beeswax and raw honey.
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Man allegedly responsible for deadly Overstrand blaze to remain behind bars
Shelton April appeared in the Caledon Magistrates Court on Monday on a count of contravening the National Environmental Management Act.
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Man accused of starting fatal Overstrand fire appears in court
A Pringle Bay resident died from smoke inhalation last week at the height of the wildfire. Two other people were injured.
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Mountain fire prompts Koggelsbaai resort evacuation
The City of Cape Town Fire Services says the fire has spread from the Betty’s Bay area on the upper slopes of the mountain.
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Fire continues to rage in Overstrand area
Officials say the fire behind Betty’s Bay and Pringle Bay has been contained.
