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08 September 2023 Impact Based Weather Warning: Veld Fire Conditions

Impact Based Weather Warning: Veld Fire Conditions

The Cape Town Weather Office has issued an Impact Based Weather warning for Veld Fire conditions valid from today until Saturday, 09 September 2023 (18:00). 

Areas in the Garden Route affected by veldfire conditions include Kannaland and Oudtshoorn.

Report weather-related incidents to the Garden Route Disaster Management Centre at 044 805 5071.

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Legal notice:
“This warning from SA Weather Service must be communicated as received and may not be altered under any circumstance.
It must be forwarded or communicated in its entirety and no portion hereof may be replicated or copied and distributed.”

08 September 2023 Impact Based Warnings for Western Cape: Yellow Level 1 for Damaging Winds & Yellow Level 4 for Damaging Waves

Impact Based Warnings for Western Cape: Yellow Level 1 for Damaging Winds and Yellow Level 4 for Damaging Waves

The Cape Town Weather Office has issued two weather warnings, nl: (1) Yellow Level 1 for Damaging Winds valid from Saturday, 9 September until Sunday, 10 September 2023 and Yellow Level 4 for Damaging Waves valid from Sunday, 10 September until Monday, 11 September 2023. 

Areas in the Garden Route district affected by Damaging Winds include Kannaland, Bitou, George, Hessequa, Knysna, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.

Areas in the Garden Route district affected by Damaging Waves include Bitou, George, Hessequa, Knysna, and Mossel Bay.

Legal notice:
“This warning from SA Weather Service must be communicated as received and may not be altered under any circumstance.
It must be forwarded or communicated in its entirety and no portion hereof may be replicated or copied and distributed.”

Report weather-related incidents to the Garden Route Disaster Management Centre at 044 805 5071.

30 August 2023 Impact Based Weather Warning: Veld Fire Conditions

Impact Based Weather Warning: Veld Fire Conditions

The Cape Town Weather Office has issued an Impact Based Weather warning for Veld Fire conditions valid from today until Thursday, 31 August 2023 (20:00). 

Areas in the Garden Route affected by veldfire conditions include Oudtshoorn and Kannaland.

Report weather-related incidents to the Garden Route Disaster Management Centre at 044 805 5071.

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Legal notice:
“This warning from SA Weather Service must be communicated as received and may not be altered under any circumstance.
It must be forwarded or communicated in its entirety and no portion hereof may be replicated or copied and distributed.”

30 August 2023 Media Release: Nominate Exceptional SMMEs for SATSA Tourism Business Incubator (new slots open)

Media Release: Nominate Exceptional SMMEs for SATSA Tourism Business Incubator (new slots open)

For Immediate Release
30 August 2023

As reported back by Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), David Frost, at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), the impact of our Tourism Business Incubator has echoed throughout our industry, inspiring change, and exemplifying the potential within every Small, Medium and Micro Entrepreneurs (SMME).

We are proud of our achievements, our collaborations with key associations like Association of South African Travel Agency (ASATA) and Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA), the incubation of 32 black owned SMMEs, and our support from well-known members including City Lodge Hotel Group, Europcar, New Frontiers, and more.

SATSA’s Tourism Business Incubator, a Non-Profit Company established to help SATSA members and stakeholders implement enterprise and supplier development, shares the mission with others like Anglo American Zimele, to foster growth beyond boundaries.

Now we’re looking ahead to year two of the project, and with ten places having become available, we invite you to play an essential part in this journey by nominating deserving small businesses (with 51% or more black ownership) for our incubation program. Nominees should have a turnover of less than R50 million and be operating for at least one year. Your nominations can elevate these entrepreneurs, contributing to our entire industry’s prosperity.

To nominate an SMME (or yourself-if you meet the requirements), please send the following details to Hannelie Du Toit (hannelie@satsa.co.za) before close of business 1 September 2023:

  1. Business Name
  2. Owner’s Name
  3. Type of business (this can be any type of business within the tourism value chain including services such as laundry, etc.)
  4. Email Address
  5. Mobile Contact Number

For more information, contact Akash Singh (akash@sigmaintl.co.za) from Sigma International.

Issued by: The SATSA Team

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29 August 2023 Impact Based Weather Warning: Veld Fire Conditions

Impact Based Weather Warning: Veld Fire Conditions

The Cape Town Weather Office has issued an Impact Based Weather warning for Veld Fire conditions valid from today until Wednesday, 30 August 2023 (18:00). 

Areas in the Garden Route affected by veldfire conditions include Oudtshoorn and Kannaland.

Report weather-related incidents to the Garden Route Disaster Management Centre at 044 805 5071.

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Legal notice:
“This warning from SA Weather Service must be communicated as received and may not be altered under any circumstance.
It must be forwarded or communicated in its entirety and no portion hereof may be replicated or copied and distributed.”

21 August 2023 Impact Based Warnings for Western Cape: Level 2 for Damaging Waves & Level 4 for Damaging Winds

Impact Based Warnings for Western Cape: Yellow Level 2 for Damaging Waves and Yellow Level 4 for Damaging Winds

The Cape Town Weather Office has issued two weather warnings, nl: (1) Yellow Level 2 for Damaging Waves and Yellow Level 4 for Damaging Winds valid until Wednesday, 23 August 2023. 

Areas in the Garden Route district affected by Damaging Waves include Bitou, George, Hessequa, Knysna, Mossel Bay.

Areas in the Garden Route district affected by Damaging Wind include Bitou, George, Hessequa, Knysna, and Mossel Bay.

Legal notice:
“This warning from SA Weather Service must be communicated as received and may not be altered under any circumstance.
It must be forwarded or communicated in its entirety and no portion hereof may be replicated or copied and distributed.”

Report weather-related incidents to the Garden Route Disaster Management Centre at 044 805 5071.

08 August 2023 Impact Based Warning: Yellow Level 1 – Damaging Waves

Impact Based Warning: Yellow Level 1 – Damaging Waves

The Cape Town Weather Office has issued a Level 1 Impact Based Warning for Damaging Waves valid from, 08 August until 10 August 2023.

Areas in the Garden Route District affected by damaging waves include Bitou, George, Hessequa, Knysna and Mossel Bay.

Report weather related incidents to the Garden Route Disaster Management Centre at: 044 805 5071.

Legal notice:
“This warning from SA Weather Service must be communicated as received and may not be altered under any circumstance.
It must be forwarded or communicated in its entirety and no portion hereof may be replicated or copied and distributed.”

28 July 2023 Media Release: GRDM Firefighters achieve great results at the Dräger SA Fire Combat and Rescue Challenge

GRDM Firefighters achieve great results at the Dräger SA Fire Combat and Rescue Challenge

For Immediate release
28 July 2023

Yesterday, 27 July 2023, the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) Fire & Rescue Services firefighters participated in the Dräger SA Fire Combat and Rescue Challenge. The competition was held in Johannesburg.

This is the third year that Dräger hosted the Combat Challenge, where firefighters are tested displaying their skills and fitness while getting hands-on experience with the latest firefighting equipment and technology available.

The team members who participated in the challenge include: Emile Conrad (Senior Firefighter), Heinrich Leslie (Platoon Commander), Petrus Jordaan (Firefighter), Kevin Lee Gericke (Senior Firefighter) and Branville Abrahams (Senior Firefighter).

In the Team Relay events, the GRDM Fire & Rescue Services team excelled, securing the top position in the Combat Challenge Overall and Fire Fighter CrossFit Event Overall categories. Their performance in the MTG Rescue Operations Course earned them a second place. The Overall Relay Results show that the team displayed their impressive capabilities, securing an impressive second place.

Emile Conrad dominated multiple categories. He won the Overalls Categories, including the Combat Challenge Overall and Fire Fighter CrossFit Challenge Overall, where he earned two first-place finishes. Conrad also won the Overall Age Category (35 – 40), securing his position as the top performer with a first-place finish in the Overall Results.

Heinrich Leslie secured second places in the Age Category 30 – 35 Overalls and the Fire Fighting CrossFit Events Overalls.

Petrus Jordaan, achieved a first-place finish in the Age Category 45 – 49 Overalls, adding to the teams overall success. The team is congratulated for representing GRDM with passion and pride.

The main event on the calendar is yet to come with the South African Toughest Firefighter Alive competition taking place in Mossel Bay which will again be hosted by the Mossel Bay Municipality over the weekend of 05 – 07 October 2023.

Many local firefighters will be in action, competing with the country’s best. GRDM hopes to see you there!

Feature Image: GRDM Fire & Rescue Service Firefighters embracing their winning medals at the Dräger SA Fire Combat and Rescue Challenge

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