The R301 Bainskloof Pass, between Wellington and Ceres, has been closed for traffic. The Department of Transport and Public Works said the closure of the road follows erosion under a low water bridge. According to the department, the traffic load had placed the structural integrity of the pass at risk. The route is popular for tourists visiting areas where snow had fallen. Head of Communications Jandre Bakker had urged the […]
The Bainskloof pass has been reopened while the Du Toitskloof tunnel remains closed as fires blaze in the mountains, the Cape Winelands fire chief said on Monday. The Huguenot Tunnel is open to traffic. “The latest is that the fire that jumped to Bainskloof is probably under control,” Danie Wilds told News24. Firefighting was continuing in the Du Toitskloof mountains. A plantation was on fire, which was quite dangerous for […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
