The Cape Navigator

Seaside Community Newspaper

Day: February 19, 2024

African Swine Fever Outbreak Sparks Concern in George

Stock photo by Pascal Debrunner.

GARDEN ROUTE – Last week, on 7 February, a troubling development occurred on the outskirts of Groeneweide Park in George, as small farmers reported a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). This marks the fourth occurrence of the disease in the Garden Route area since 2022, with previous outbreaks reported in KwaNonqaba and Mossel […]

Tragedy Strikes at Gordons Bay Main Beach: NSRI Responds to Drowning Incident

File Photo of Bikini Beach in Gordon's Bay.

CAPE TOWN – In a somber turn of events, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Gordons Bay was activated on Monday following eyewitness reports of a drowning incident at Gordons Bay Main Beach, situated next to the Gordons Bay Naval Base. The NSRI Gordons Bay duty crew swiftly responded to the distress call, with rescue […]

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