Garden Route tortured by extreme weather

Gale force winds resulted in power outages in several areas in the region.
Man stabbed, robbed on Wilderness beach

The victim, an advocate from Bloemfontein was visiting the area with his wife.
Covid-19: Garden Route ready for possible third wave

The Western Cape Health Department also said that preparations have already been put in place if the third-wave hits the province in May.
Garden Route to receive breathing machines from Gift of the Givers

250 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines will be given to public and private hospitals as well as EMS ambulance services in the district.
Garden Route beaches to remain closed

Beach operation times have been amended from 09:00 to 18:00, to 06:00 to 19:00.
High court reserves judgement in DA’s application to have beaches along Garden Route reopened

The party filed papers after President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma failed to give reasons, justifying the decision.
Knysna mayor supports Garden Route beach closure

“We don’t know why Mayor van Aswegen has taken the irrational stance that he has but must assume that it is because of the fact that he must support the ANC so that they, in turn, will continue to support him.”
Alan Winde says closure of Garden Route beaches should be reconsidered

The Western Cape government is also concerned by the new regulations limiting sales at wine farms to Saturdays only on weekends.
Covid-19: Zweli Mkhize in the Western Cape to assess Garden Route

A decision concerning additional restrictions will be determined after Mkhize’s assessment today.
Western Cape implements targeted interventions to curb the spread of Covid-19

“In addition, there is an expectation of large numbers of visitors over the next few weeks which further increases the risk. This requires drastic action which we are not afraid to take,”