Gale-force winds with gusts reaching up to 85 km/h in certain places and heavy rains wreaked havoc across the Overberg, causing some roads to be closed and leaving certain areas without water or electricity for short periods.
A full evacuation order was given shortly after 13:00 today for all residents of Pringle Bay to leave their homes as raging flames, fanned on by strong gusts of wind, swept down the mountain and encroached the residential area.
A group of protesters marched from Zwelihle last week to hand a memorandum with issues relating to foreign nationals residing in the area over to Overstrand Executive Mayor Dr Annelie Rabie.