Groot River News Today

Two of the dams on which the Nelson Mandela Bay metro depends for its reticulated water were still overflowing on Wednesday.

The use and care of water are key fundamental drivers for economic emancipation and food security.

The DWS will not hesitate to act against anyone intercepting the free flow of water by building illegal dams.

The southernmost region of the Africa continent, South Africa has a great history that dates back to the known history of human existence. It is suggested that many hominid species existed in this region some 3 million years ago. Histories are always fascinating and reveal great about the people of that area. If you are […]

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, w...

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 al...

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 loca...

. 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...