The Overberg region once again put its best foot forward as it hosted the 5th annual NAMPO Cape Expo from 11-14 September 2024 in Bredasdorp. With a record-breaking 45,894 visitors over four days, the event surpassed last year’s attendance of 34,635, solidifying its status as the leading agricultural showcase in the Western Cape. This year’s […]
Nampo Kaap 2024 vier sy 5de aanbieding en die 30ste herdenking van die eerste Meganisasiedag wat in 1994 plaasgevind het. Sedert sy ontstaan het Nampo Kaap oor die afgelope 5 jaar die voortou geneem om die beste wat landbou in die Kaap bied, ten toon te stel. Dit bied produsente en die gemeenskap ‘n platform […]
Besoekers aan Nampo Kaap 2024 kan uitsien na ‘n blommeskouspel wat hierdie jaar nog groter en meer indrukwekkend beloof te wees. Die bekende bloemkunstenaar Marjolijn Malan se skouspelagtige blomme-uitstalling sal in die Vloermol-saal te sien wees, terwyl die Overberg-fynbosuitstalling, wat die ryk biodiversiteit van die streek ten toon stel, in die Neptun-saal plaasvind. Beide uitstallings […]
In the vineyards of the Western Cape, the South African Lipizzaners continue to captivate audiences with their elegance and precision. These magnificent horses, renowned for their dazzling white coats and noble bearing, have become an integral part of South Africa’s equestrian heritage. The story of the Lipizzaners dates back centuries to their origins in Europe. […]
The Western Cape experienced an extraordinary weather event in July 2024, with record-breaking rainfall that exceeded all historical records for the region. This extreme weather, marked by relentless cold fronts and intense downpours, has become a focal point for discussions about climate change and its impacts on weather patterns. Record-Breaking Rainfall Shatters Historical Averages The […]
NAMPO Kaap, wat vanjaar sy vyfde verjaarsdag vier, word van 11 tot 14 September 2024 in Bredasdorp aangebied deur SA Graan. Hierdie ekspo, wat as een van die hoogtepunte in die landboukalender beskou word, bring die hele landbou-waardeketting bymekaar op ‘n kragtige platform. Die belangrikheid van NAMPO Kaap kan nie oorbeklemtoon word nie. Volgens Philip […]
The Overberg region, a critical agricultural area in South Africa, is currently experiencing significant weather shifts. Rojeanne de Wet from Agri Western Cape notes that despite the much-needed precipitation, the recent heavy rains coupled with an unusually warm and dry June have presented mixed fortunes for local agriculture. Fruit growers, in particular, are feeling the […]
The Overberg is putting her best foot forward for NAMPO Cape, which this year will be presented by Grain SA and Bredasdorp Park NPC on Bredasdorp Park from 11-14 September 2024. 2024 celebrates the 5th presentation of NAMPO Cape and the 30th anniversary of the first Mechanisation Day which took place in 1994. Since its inception, […]
Premier Alan Winde, members of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet, municipal officials and other stakeholders were given a briefing early this morning at the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) on the severe weather conditions affecting numerous areas in the province. The Joint Operational Centre has been activated to coordinate the overall provincial disaster response. […]