Die Hoorn

08/01/2025

*A TRIBUTE TO HEINRICH SCHNAUTZ*

The Acting Municipal Manager, Mr. Mkhululi Yekani, Councillors, and officials of the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality extend their deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Heinrich Schnautz, Head of ICT at the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality. Mr. Schnautz dedicated over 25 years of service to the organization.

Executive Mayor, Alderman Johan Allers, also expressed his heartfelt sympathy: "We mourn the loss of a remarkable colleague, Mr. Heinrich Schnautz. His dedication, professionalism, and compassion have left a lasting legacy in our municipality. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of profound grief. May they find solace in the love and support of those around them."

"Rest gently, dear friend and colleague," shared former Executive Mayor of the Greater Oudtshoorn, Alderman Chris Macpherson. "Heinrich was a true pillar of strength in our municipality for many years. His unwavering positive outlook on life will continue to inspire us all."

Heinrich’s dedication, hard work, and compassionate spirit left an indelible mark on our municipality. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues as they navigate this time of sorrow. May they find comfort and strength in the loving memories of his remarkable life and contributions.

_Issued by Oudtshoorn Municipality on 08 January 2025_

08/01/2025

Die publiek word dringend gevra om nie voorwerpe in die rioolsisteem te gooi nie. 'n Ernstige rioolvestopping in die omgewing van Nepon het die afgelope twee dae veroorsaak dat groot hoeveelhde rou riool oorgeloop het en selfs in die kanaal beland het. Die munisipaliteit is reeds twee dae besig om die rioollyn oop te kry. Volgens die munisipaliteit is die verstopping veroorsaak deur onder andere klippe, materiaal en selfs velle van skape wat in die rioolsisteem gegooi is. Hierdie onwettige storting het die rioolsisteem tot so 'n mate verstop dat die dienste van 'n kontrakteur van George aangewend moet word om die stelsel met gespesialiseerde toerusting oop te kry.
Daar is 'n dringende beroep op lede van die gemeenskap om nie onwettige stortings in rioolgate te maak nie. Sulke optredes lei tot groot ontwrigting, gesondheidsrisikos en geweldige uitgawes.

04/01/2025

Sterkte en groot dank aan die brandbestryders wat reeds tien dae met die brande op die Swartberge spook. Dankie ook aan lede van die publiek wat verversings by Cape Nature se kantore afgee.

03/01/2025

*Fire Update: 03 January 2025*
FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS ONGOING AT KOMBUYS FARM AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Today, 03 January 2025, the firefighting teams from the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality and Cape Nature and teams of WOF (Working on Fire) is hard at work on the fires.

• The fire in Division A is located north of De Kombuys, Koos Raubenheimer Dam, the Cango Caves, and the White Stone Retreat.
• In Division B, the fire is burning on the northern side of SWBG, west of the Swartberg Pass, on the Prince Albert side.
• Division C has the fire spreading at De Aap, on the northern side of the Swartberg, also on the Prince Albert side.
• The fire in Division Z is northeast of De Hoek and Bothashoek.
• Division Y is experiencing a fire southeast of De Cango and Rus en Vrede.

Tomorrows forecast the maximum temperature is 31 degrees the wind direction will be southerly.

We wish the firefighters strength and safety as they continue their brave efforts.

Drone footage of the eastern side of the fire.

Footage supplied by local farmer

_Issued by Oudtshoorn Municipality on 03 January 2025 at 22:07_

03/01/2025

Aftappunte vir gryswater tydelik gesluit. Inwoners wat van die waterpunte in St Saviourstraat en by die rioolwerke gebruik maak om gryswater te tap neem kennis dat die twee pompe tans buite werking is, Onderdele vir die herstelwerk behoort volgende week beskikbaar te wees.

02/01/2025

Dit blyk dat daar na maande steeds bestuurskwessies by die CP Nel Museum is. Die museum se raad van trustees het pas aangekondig dat die museum gesluit is om bestuurskwessies by te lê. Die sluiting is ook van toe passing op Le Roux-huis in Hoogstraat. Volgens Herman Labuschagne is kennisgewings ter verduideliking vir besoekers by albei plekke opgerig Die volgende mediaverklaring is vandag ontvang:
CP Nel Museum closed until further notice.
Issued by: CP Nel Museum Board of Trustees represented by Herman Labuschagne (chairman)
Contact details: [email protected] 072 742 2489
Date of release: 2025-01-02 - 12:00

The Board of Trustees of CP Nel Museum are concerned about ongoing management challenges at the CP Nel Museum. In order to address these, the Board of Trustees have resolved to close CP Nel Museum until such time as it has confidence in the proper management of the museum. The Board of Trustees is giving the situation its fullest attention. We regret any inconvenience and endeavour to open the museum as soon as possible.

30/12/2024

Met die brande wat Vrydag ontstaan het, kan lede van die publiek wat graag betrokke raak enige van die volgende items skenk vir die brandweermanne wat op die bandlyne die vuur beveg:
•Water (500ml tot 1,5lt bottels)
•Energiedrankies
•Rehydrate
•Energiestafies
•Neute
•Biltong
•Skyfies
•Koekies
•Lip Ice
•Sonskerm
•Wetwipes
Items kan by Cape Nature se kantoor afgelaai word tussen Queens Hotel en Queens Mall van 08:00 tot 17:00.
Vir meer inligting, kontak vir Theresa van Cape Nature op 082 771-9107.

Foto: Angelique Erasmus

30/12/2024

Onvoorsiene kragonderbreking: Die hele Oudtshoorn is tans sonder krag. Die beheerkamer het bevestig dat elekrisiëns tans besig is om die oorsaak van die onderbreking te bepaal.

26/12/2024

*ONBEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING IN GEDEELTES VAN OUDTSHOORN*

Die Groter Oudtshoorn Munisipalitiet is bewus van die kragonderbreking in gedeeltes van Oudtshoorn. Die Elektristeits Departement is besig om aandag te gee aan die probleem.

Ons sal u op hoogte hou.

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*UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF OUDTSHOORN*

The Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality is aware of the unexpected power outage in parts of Oudtshoorn. The Electricity Department is looking into the problem.

We will keep you updated.

26/12/2024

Drie bome by twee eiendomme is tans aan die brand in Hoogstraat, Oudtshoorn.

Die bome is vermoedelik deur weerlig getref.

26/12/2024

Welkome reën na so warm dag.

Daar was selfs hael en weerlig gewees, saam met ‘n stormsterk wind.

Hoeveel mm is in die tydjie gemeet?

Video: Angelique Erasmus (Op Buffelsdriftplaas, Schoemanshoek)

26/12/2024

Daar word voorspel dat Oudtshoorn teen 15:00 vandag 43• grade gaan bereik!

Met die bg in gedagte is dit belangrik om genoeg water in te neem en te verseker dat diere ook genoeg water het om te drink. Waar moontlik, bring jou diere eerder in die huis.

Hoeveel meet ons lesers by jul huise?

Op Buffelsdrift (Schoemanshoek) was dit 42• teen 13:00 gewees. Deel gerus jul waarnemings.

24/12/2024

24/12/2024

Die beursie van die persooon is gister opgetel by McDonalds, Oudtshoorn. Kontak gerus die bestuurder of personeel indien u dit gaan afhaal. Hulle hou dit veilig by hulle.

24/12/2024

REMINDER

REFUSE COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Please take note of the refuse collection schedule for the upcoming public holidays.
• Wednesday, 25 December & Thursday, 26 December 2024, will be collected on Friday, 27 December 2024.
• Wednesday, 01 January 2025, will be collected on Thursday, 02 January 202.

We understand this may cause a slight delay in our normal turnaround time, and we kindly ask for your patience and understanding during this period of increased workload.

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VULLIS VERWYDERING SKEDULE VIR DIE VAKANSIES

Neem asseblief kennis van die vullisverwyderingskedule vir die komende openbare vakansiedae.
• Woensdag, 25 Desember & Donderdag, 26 Desember 2024, word op Vrydag, 27 Desember 2024 afgehaal.
• Woensdag, 01 Januarie 2025, word op Donderdag, 02 Januarie 2025 afgehaal.

Ons verstaan dat dit 'n effense vertraging in ons normale omkeertyd kan veroorsaak, en ons vra vriendelik vir u geduld en begrip gedurende hierdie tydperk van verhoogde werklading.

20/12/2024

*UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE*
Unexpected power outage affecting the whole of Oudtshoorn. Our electricians have been informed and will be working diligently to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience as they work to restore power as quickly as possible.

_Issued by Oudtshoorn Municipality on 20 December 2024_

18/12/2024

Sowat 150 kinders het op 7 Desember by die Bridgton swembad geleer dryf. Hierdie inisiatief is in samewerking met FCA Aquatics klub en die departement van sport en kultuur aangebied. Lees hier verder;

Sowat 150 kinders het op 7 Desember by die Bridgton swembad geleer dryf.Hierdie inisiatief is in samewer-king met FCA Aquatics klub en die departement van sport en kultuur aangebied.Die kinders is ook tydens die verrigtinge bederf deur die verskeie rolspelers.“Die kinders se entoesiasme was duidel...