Several fires broke out in a short space of time last week, not only in the Overstrand but the greater Overberg, leading to suspicions of foul play and arson.
Christoff Theunissen’s image of volunteer firefighter Frank Douglass sitting forlornly on a tyre after receiving the devastating news that his house had burnt down gripped many a heart. The photographer tells us more about his experiences.
While the situation in the Hangklip area seemed to be mostly under control the fire that had been raging at Die Damme near Buffeljags since Monday was still burning out of control.
The National Sea Rescue Institute has commended two Samaritans who rushed to the rescue of a young boy who had disappeared underwater while swimming in the Kleinmond Lagoon.