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Question of the Day: What's the most interesting small town you've visited in South Africa?
Rain and storm for Cpt pt 2
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Was wondering what it is looking like in Malgas at the ferry. 
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Parts of this general region along the olifants (below Clanwilliam dam) have had it pretty bad. Some time today Vredendal became completely cut off, with major bridge overflow and damage along all three highway routes out of there. Towards Vanrhynsdorp, Klawer and Lutzville.
Towards Vanrhynsdorp
Towards Klawer
Towards Lutzville
Gordon_R
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Sometimes many pictures tell a story. Sometimes one chart tells a story. Sometimes one phrase tells a story:
Melkboom is a location on the lower Doring River in the Western Cape, South Africa, situated a few kilometers upstream from its confluence with the Olifants River near Trawal. It is a key ecological survey site for endangered native fish and is known for its proximity to the Trawal area and the N7 road.
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There are few flow gauges on the Breede River, and they can easily be over-topped by flooding. This chart from Wed 13th shows the phenomenal rise, and the huge volume of water (as shown in the footage).
P.S. Belated reply as I catch up on data.
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Malgas house, and houses at Infanta.
Malgas, water expected to get to roof height.
Saw a video where a lapa and house went downstream.
House boats, boat, etc. went floating down to Witsand.
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Worst would have been late last night at Malgas etc.
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Robertson: Silwerstrand Golf and River Estate
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satanboy
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Trucks stretched as far as the eye can see! Parked on the side of the N1 at Worcester , waiting for open roads to CT.
Was actually considering buying retirement house here at one stage but this looks bad.Robertson: Silwerstrand Golf and River Estate
This morning they said on the radio about 1500 interlinks and about 1000+ smaller lorries waiting to come into the Cape. Wonder what that will do for supplies in the stores?
satanboy
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Severe weather conditions experienced across the Western Cape over recent days have resulted in flooding, infrastructure damage, electricity outages and temporary closures across a number of SANParks-managed parks in the Cape region, including Agulhas, Bontebok, Table Mountain, Tankwa Karoo and West Coast National Parks.
The South African Weather Service has further warned of continued cold, wet and windy conditions across parts of the province in the coming days.
At Table Mountain National Park, most visitor areas remain open, including Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, Deer Park, Newlands Picnic Site and hiking trails in Newlands, Tokai Picnic Site, Cecilia and Constantia Nek. At Silvermine, Gate 1 is partially open following damage to ablution facilities and water tanks caused by strong winds. The Elephants Eye Trail from the Silvermine dam remains closed due to falling trees. The Tokai Arboretum also remains closed due to falling branches and blocked access routes. Rangers continue with clean-up operations and infrastructure assessments.
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Bontebok National Park is temporarily closed following severe flooding along the Breede River, with chalets at Lang Elsie’s Kraal Rest Camp under water and several hiking trails affected.
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West Coast National Park remains open despite infrastructure damage to the Abrahamskraal and Van Breda accommodation facilities caused by wind speeds of up to 90km/h recorded on 11 May 2026.
Agulhas National Park and the wider Cape Agulhas municipal area continue to experience electricity outages following the severe weather, affecting communication systems and operations. Rising water levels have also been reported along the R319 between Bredasdorp and Struisbaai.
At Tankwa Karoo National Park, all access roads remain open although extremely wet conditions persist throughout the park.
Visitors and hikers are urged to exercise caution, avoid flooded or unsafe areas, adhere to temporary closures and monitor weather forecasts before visiting parks or undertaking hiking activities.
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Issued by: South African National Parks (SANParks)
satanboy
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Swellendam
satanboy
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Vredendal
satanboy
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was it declared a disaster area already by national government?