Climate Change Indaba becoming an important tool for environmental and disaster management entities
Severe rainstorms lashed throughout the first week of May through the Southern Cape, and although much damage was reported, and farmers and communities in low-lying areas had to be evacuated, the rain did bring relief to areas that were severely affected by drought for close to a decade.
Groot River May
Towns like Ladismith received heavy rains that made a huge difference to empty storage dams, whilst the rivers near Van Wyksdorp flowing towards Gourits River mouth showed impressive volumes for the first time in many years, and no doubt saved what was left of depleted aquatic species in the systems.
Climate Change Indaba becoming an important tool This is an important tool for environmental and disaster management entities. The GREF Climate Change Indaba takes place in the George/Wilderness area on 8 June 2021. Source Monday, 17 May 2021, 10:06 The Groot River near Van Wyksdorp before the rain.
GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - Severe rainstorms lashed throughout the first week of May through the Southern Cape, and although much damage was reported, and farmers and communities in low-lying areas had to be evacuated, the rain did bring relief to areas that were severely affected by drought for close to a decade.
Towns like Ladismith received heavy rains that made a huge difference to empty storage dams, whilst the rivers near Van Wyksdorp flowing towards Gourits River mouth showed impressive volumes for the first time in many years, and no doubt saved what was left of depleted aquatic species in the
Where to visit
Settled for few days in one of the many sun-soaked towns on the Garden Route – Knysna and Plettenberg Bay remain two of the most popular towns – don’t miss The Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market in Sedgefield. But plan wisely as the market is only open on a Saturday and closes at 12h00, so you must be strategic with your schedule. With that said, however, it’s definitely a must-visit.
The market boasts produce fresh from ovens and local farms and is popular with locals doing their weekly shops and visitors alike who simply pop by to explore. We recommend getting there early, grabbing breakfast from one of the many vendors to choose from and enjoying your meal under the trees. From there, you can meander through stall after stall of fresh fruit and veg, plants, clothing, art and more.
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Everything is falling apart in Kannaland: water supplies, sewage, rubbish collection. Even the Ladismith city hall is in a mess in this Little Karoo municipality marked by strange political alliances and in-fighting.
The municipality includes Ladismith, Zoar, Calitzdorp, and Van Wyksdorp. A brief trip by
GroundUp to Ladismith and Zoar revealed serious municipal service failures, particularly related to waste. The Ladismith city hall is itself a representation of the state of the municipality. The exterior is half-painted and had broken window panes. Councillor for the Independent Civic Organisation of South Africa (Icosa), Jeffrey Donson (who was in 2008 convicted of indecent assault and statutory rape of a 15-year-old girl while he was erstwhile Kannaland mayor on an ANC ticket) said the job had taken two months and workers hired to repaint the building sat around while waiting for more paint to be delivered, but it couldn’t be ordered due to the state of municipal finances.