Kouga Express
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Kouga Municipality has issued an urgent evacuation order for the Gamtoos Valley after the Kouga Dam exceeded full capacity, now sitting at 113%.
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Heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding, road closures and landslides across the Kouga region and Garden Route, disrupting travel.
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Pixie Phillips, a beloved Jeffreys Bay Golf Club member, still hits the course occasionally at 99 — defying Gary Player’s famous 8-to-80 claim.
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Kouga Local Municipality is responding to widespread flooding after approximately 100mm of overnight rain impacted various parts of the region.
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Kouga and Kou-Kamma residents are on high alert after a Level 8 disruptive rain warning was issued by the South African Weather Service.
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Patensie man Nceba Khonkco (41) was sentenced for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and kidnapping on 4 May 2026.
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Kouga Municipality has praised its lifeguards following the 2025/2026 season, highlighting a significant safety milestone at local beaches.









