Garden Route National Park Operations Amid Ongoing Severe Weather
The Garden Route region continues to experience heavy rainfall, although wind conditions have subsided compared to yesterday, 11 May 2026. Damage asse...
News of Karatara fire
SANParks has confirmed there is a fire in Karatara which is monitored by MTO/Cape Pine, its own staff, landowners and the local Fire Association.
“Our rangers are out with various stakeholders including MTO/ Cape Pine and others to assess the area. A fixed wing plane will also go out at 11:00m to confirm the extent of the fire and how far it has spread” according to Paddy Gordon, Park Manager of the Garden Route National Park.
There is a suspicion the fire started in the mountain as a result of a lighting strike and was exacerbated by berg winds. Team are going out with a fixed-wing plane to gather more information at 11:00am this morning.
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