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23/12/2024

Interesting…

⚠️ Earthquake Update ⚠️

Good Evening Garden Route

Here is the latest information on this interesting matter that was even felt within our own Garden Route region, for your information:

Preliminary assessment show that the 5.3 ML
earthquake occurred on 22 Dec 2024 around
02h51 SAST within a 20 km radius southwest of Buchufontein in North Cape and its depth
estimate is 1.6 km. This depth points to the
earthquake being of tectonic origin since there
is no active mining in the area happening at this depth.

We only get to see this depth associated
with gold mining in the Gauteng province. The
earthquake is unusual, since the Northern Cape
region is characterized by low seismic activity,

So far we have seen several aftershocks
associated with this earthquake and the
prominent one registered a magnitude of 2.9
and occurred around 05h28 SAST (22 Dec)
again within 20 km radius southwest of the
Buchufontein area.

On the Eskom network, we experienced a network trip at the time of the quake, 2h51. Affected the Transnet supply & 90 MW wind generation in the area(Northern Cape).
The supply was restored 13h00.Earthquake response plans were activated, and network monitoring continued for aftershock impacts.

Further investigations are still ongoing to
establish the faulting mechanism associated
with this earthquake and what triggered it.

The Garden Route Disaster Centre can be reached on: 0448055071 24/7 Open.

Best Wishes,

Andrew 💙

Information sources:
Council of Geoscience & the Disaster Centre




Garden Route District Municipality
George Herald
Die Burger
Natural Disaster



GCIS Western Cape
GCIS Garden Route
Eden FM Suid-Kaap FORUM
Oudtshoorn Courant
Knysna-Plett Herald
Mossel Bay Municipality
Ivan Meyer
Mossel Bay Advertiser
Radio Fynbos
Heart FM

21/12/2024

Aerial photo of the Groot River lagoon and Nature’s Valley - moody weather, but we can do with some rain.

📸 Riaan Denner

21/12/2024

“Ek was nog altyd bietjie jaloers op geel. Geel lag altyd. As geel kon praat sou dit sê, jy hou van my of jy hou nie van my nie. Ek d**k God het ñ plan met geel. Die natuur giggel in geel. Die son belowe in geel. Die seisoene groet in geel. ñ Mosterdplantjie, goudgeel. Dit is hoekom mense wat glo altyd lag. Ek d**k die kleur van GLO is GEEL.”

- Yolande Britnell Steyn

20/12/2024

Nature’s Valley is known for its rip currents so beware!

RIP CURRENTS. WHAT TO KNOW & WHAT TO DO

The beach is a great place to enjoy the best that our summer holidays have on offer. To make sure that everyone has fun and your day doesn’t turn into a tragedy, be responsible and only swim where lifeguards are on duty, and in the area demarcated between their flags.

Rip currents are strong currents of water that move back into the ocean from the beach and one of the biggest potential dangers to bathers. Rip currents can happen at any time and on any beach. The easiest way to avoid a rip current, is to only swim in areas demarcated by the lifeguards.

Should you get caught in a rip current, don’t panic. According to the NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute) you should try to swim out of the current at a 90° angle to the flow of the current or allow it to carry you to just behind the breakers. If caught in a rip, waive your hands in the air to alert the lifeguards. Never try to help someone caught in a rip current unless you have been trained to do so, alert the lifeguards or contact NSRI immediately.

In case of an emergency, call the Knysna NSRI station on 082 990 5956.

Please visit https://www.nsri.org.za/water-safety/all-about-rip-currents for more important information regarding rip currents, and browse the site for more tips on water safety



Visit Knysna NSRI

15/12/2024

So proud of our little Valley💕

15/12/2024

Don’t miss this!

Blessed with incredible scenery and diverse landscapes, we’ve nailed down the not-to-be-missed attractions on South Africa’s famed Garden Route.

10/12/2024

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefor is not an act, but a habit."

Experience our "excellence" for yourself during your next holiday in Nature’s Valley.

Bookings now open for 2025.

04/12/2024

Be careful folks!

Seal rabies is addressed by Chanel Visser of CapeNature to allay fears after isolated incidents of rabies found in Cape Fur Seals in Plett.

26/11/2024

20/11/2024

Ever wondered why it is called the Garden Route? Well come to Nature’s Valley and you will know why.
Tharia Travel & Tours, Vakansieplekke in SA BEKOSTIGBARE SELFSORG VAKANSIE VERBLYF

20/11/2024

As received…

14/11/2024

The sand will brush off,
The tan will fade away;
But it is the memories,
That will forever stay!

Book your 2025 holiday NOW
to avoid being denied a holiday
of a lifetime in Nature’s Valley.

📸 Nature’s Valley resident

07/11/2024

Many of you may remember Anthony Marbie, who worked at Oupa Daan’s.

I got to know Anyhony as a plumber and mentor of younger artisans, who never ran out of ideas and plans. He understood tourists and always walked (or cycled!) the extra mile to make guests’ stay in the Valley extra special!

I spend two months with the Marbie team, flipping UNWINd, and my respect for Anthony grew by the day. Colourful and interesting character! Who knew that he was locked up at Robben Island for his political beliefs during apartheid? He loved fishing and often spend a whole night fishing over a weekend to feed his family. His wisdom, knowledge, and above all, his sense of humour was like champagne for the soul! He had a short fuse though, and youngsters quickly leaned that he does not suffer fools kindly.

He was in his 70’s when he came cycling down the pass from Kurland early one morning, lost control and went flying over the edge and down into the kloof… the fit and strong Anthony spent many touch-and-go months in hospitals and was left paralised😢 Yet, he never lost the twinkle in his eye and quick whit…

Anthony passed away yesterday. His stories and legacy will live on in our hearts and his handiwork and fruits of his labour all over the Valley’ will remind us of him often!

Rest in peace dearest Anthony! We pray that God will keep your wife, friends and family close to His heart during this difficult time ✝️

📸 Photo credit - Carina Stander. Anthony & Marion Marbie at one of the many builders’ braais, after the completion of yet another project in Nature’s Valley.

05/11/2024

The Groot River mouth in all it’s splendour after 70mm rain in the Tsitsikamma region.
📸 Marco Bernado, NV

04/11/2024

Please note! New speed limit in Nature’s Valley is 30km/h. Irrespectively, you should always be cautious and on the lookout for bushbuck, ducks, cyclists, kids and pedestrians whilst driving.