western cape protest updates

[african dust]

could we please consider starting a topic on updating the latest regarding the riots/protests in the western cape. some members are traveling or planning to travel and an update from people who are in the know. Could help keep everybody safe...or safer. I need to go capetown- montagu in a week..so somewhat saddened for those caught up in it and worried for those that need to go there ( myself included). we hoep sense prevails.
Not asking for a venting topic but rather a factual safety and reality update. just a thought. Ignore if not deemed needed or part of the forum.

[GI Jane]

I agree, please those in the unrest areas. We were diverted at De Doorns on the way up to Joburg on Saturday, and from news reports it seems the situation has worsened with stone throwing etc. We are planning to drive back to Cape Town on sunday with an overnight on the way. Was thinking of staying over at Gariep and then possibly re-routing at Beaufort down to Oudtshoorn to avoid the stop\goes around the 3 koesisters and Beaufort and the protests at De Doorns... Some feedback and suggestions... pleeez

[Legolas]

Hi Val,

I am not a hundred percent certain about this but i know the roads between Swellendam-Ashton and then Ashton Robertson and those areas was closed last weekend. So if you are going via Oudtshoorn you will have to go to the N2 and then Somerset West. Heading up the N2 this afternoon to Stilbaai and I heard that Swellendam might be closed. They had protest action last night...

[GI Jane]

Just realised anyway that my route was all wrong... if I turn off at Beaufort west I have already passed through the roadworks at 3 Koeksisters anyway... will have a look at the route again, and see what I really mean....

[GI Jane]

Okay got it, Colesberg, Graaf Reinet, Uniondale, George, N2 home.. Okay so Clinton thanks for the info about Swellendam... Will have to keep updated about that...

[ChrisF]

can somebody confirm any "issues" in Stellenbosch ??

[african dust]

the road btw ashton and swellendam is closed because of flood damage. there is a detour available though. latest news I heard.

[GI Jane]

can somebody confirm any "issues" in Stellenbosch ??

According to Ian in Stellenbosch not good at all....

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[african dust]

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Langeber ... 1361747221" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

seems to be a good source and live update.
also found this.
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[ChrisF]

ag nee man !!

[african dust]

Premier of the Western Cape:

People living in or traveling through areas affected by unrest can call this hotline to confirm whether the unrest is continuing and to find out about safe routes.

The number to call is 0860 142 142.

[GI Jane]

Thanks for the information, will call them when I leave Gariep on Monday morning..

[african dust]

Thanks for the information, will call them when I leave Gariep on Monday morning..

travel safe, I travel on saturday next week. may safety and sanity prevail for all !

[Mud Dog]

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