Relief Efforts Intensify as Kouga Battles Multiple Veld Fires

Relief efforts intensify as Kouga battles multiple veld fires

With the Kouga region lying wounded on Friday morning after being badly scarred by runaway veld fires, food, water and emergency supplies were brought in from far and wide throughout the night.

Devastation and heartbreak — Kouga municipality the latest to be gripped by blazes

The Kouga municipality has been rocked by devastating wildfires, leaving residents in a state of heartbreak as homes and farms are consumed within moments. Evacuations were ordered in multiple areas as the fire threatened local infrastructure.

Kouga Municipality issues evacuation order

Kouga Municipality issues evacuation order Vusi.Bafetane Thu, 01/08/2026 - 16:40 JOHANNESBURG - The Kouga Municipality has issued an evacuation order.This follows a raging fire along the R330 towards Hankey.Residents have been urged to leave the Zwartenbosch area.Affected areas include Oyster Bay, Kromme River and Riverside.Fires have been reported on both sides of the road, with concerns that a poultry farm is in danger.Over 100,000 peopl…