17/05/2026
Well, what a chaotic period we have been through. Gale force winds of over 100kph blowing trees over and taking roofs off buildings. Then came the floods from the 200+ mm of rain up in the mountains. This latest body of water has beaten the 100 year high recorded in 2024, by some margin. Properties along the Breede River have been flooded, destroyed and some washed away never to be seen again. Bridges have also been washed away isolating towns, villages and farms. Crazy how Mother Nature can show you who is boss and then, just as quickly, give you perfect weather, like nothing ever happened, just devastation as a reminder. Long roads of recovery for some of our famous wineries. Everyone pulling together to help those in need, great to see and be a part of. We will all recover, it will just take bit of time.