A Loerie farm has suffered an estimated R15 million in flood damage after successive heavy rains in May and June devastated crops and irrigation systems.
When a Level 8 storm warning hit Kouga, Shepherd’s Table acted fast — mobilising volunteers to feed and support 150 vulnerable people in the community.
June rains flooded the Kouga region, damaging roads and washing away soil, but officials say the event was far less severe than May’s historic flood.
Gift of the Givers continues to provide emergency relief to flood-stricken Kouga communities after a second major flood in less than 30 days.
Heavy rains have forced major road closures across the Eastern Cape, with both the Department of Transport and Kouga Municipality issuing urgent advisories.
Kouga Municipality has closed several roads and river crossings after severe flooding, with a Level 8 weather warning issued for the region.
Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary is recovering after severe May flooding caused R75,000 in road damage and weeks of disruption to its operations.
SANParks suspends trails and water activities across multiple sections as Orange Level 8 warning signals dangerous conditions in the days ahead.
Residents in Kouga and Kou-Kamma are urged to prepare for severe weather after SAWS issued a Level 5 warning for disruptive rain from 3 to 4 June.
Severe flooding has left the historic Gamtoos Ferry Hotel in ruins, with owners Annette and Roy Herselman facing a devastating rebuild.