FARMERS AFFECTED BY OVERSTRAND FIRES URGED TO COMPLETE 'DAMAGE SURVEY' | 16 January 2026

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture's Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programme is requesting that all farmers affected by the recent fires in the Overstrand and Overberg Districts complete the survey provided. This will help them assess the damage and plan the necessary support.

Survey questions include:

* Employment and Jobs Lost (To assess the impact on local employment)
* Access Roads (Whether damaged roads are hindering movement or access to properties)
* Humanitarian Relief (If immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, or medical care is needed)

For further assistance or inquiries, please contact Leslie Mario Marthinussen, Disaster Manager: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) at 021 808 5360/5368 or via email at Leslie.Marthinussen@Westerncape.gov.za

Please share this link with your neighbours as well and encourage all affected farmers to complete the survey as soon as possible.

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/3fb1c37a1d4c43a3b9beb2ac012ad603?portalUrl=https://gis.westerncape.gov.za/portal

Issued by: 
Overstrand Municipal Manager, Dean O’Neill