Integrated Wildfire Management Pty Ltd

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

🐞 What are you really farming?

Healthy farms rely on far more than the crops and livestock we can see.

Beneath our feet, springtails, spiders, nematodes, fungi and countless other organisms are hard at work – helping to cycle nutrients, improve soil structure and even keep agricultural pests in check.

At our recent Regenerative Agriculture Landowner’s Day, Dr Charlene Janion-Scheepers of the University of Cape Town shared why this underground biodiversity matters to farmers – and how farming practices can help protect it.

Her message? “You’re actually farming with springtails and spiders.”

Read more about the little things helping to build resilient farms: https://overbergrenosterveld.org.za/healthy-soils-depend-on-the-little-things/

The day was organised by the Overberg Renosterveld Trust in partnership with WWF South Africa, with support from the Mapula Trust, Hans Hoheisen Charitable Trust and the Ford Wildlife Foundation.

Ford Motor Company

29/08/2026

⚠️ EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION UPDATE - Concern over open flames in veld and mountainous areas

Issued on 28 August 2026 at 10h15

Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) Firefighters is raising serious concern about the lighting of candles and open fires in veld and mountainous areas, particularly as dry and windy conditions increase the risk of runaway veld and mountain fires.

Open flames, including candles used during religious or spiritual practices, can easily be overturned or spread by wind and ignite dry vegetation. Fires that start in remote mountainous areas can become extremely difficult and dangerous for emergency services to contain, while also threatening surrounding communities, properties, infrastructure and natural environments.

Firefighters acknowledges the right of religious and spiritual groups to conduct lawful religious practices. However, open flames must be used responsibly and in accordance with applicable fire-safety requirements, permits and restrictions.

Engagement with religious groups

As part of a preventative approach, GRDM Firefighters will engage with religious and spiritual groups operating in the region to raise awareness of the dangers associated with candles and open fires in veld and mountainous environments.

The aim is to work collaboratively with religious leaders and practitioners to identify safer ways of conducting religious practices while reducing the risk of devastating fires.

Members of the public are urged to:

- Never leave a candle, fire or other open flame unattended.
- Avoid lighting fires or candles in dry vegetation or areas exposed to strong winds.
- Comply with all fire restrictions, permits and applicable regulations.
- Extinguish all flames completely before leaving an area.
- Report any unattended or uncontrolled fire immediately to the relevant emergency services.

To report fire-related incidents, contact the Garden Route Emergency Call Centre on 044 805 5071 or WhatsApp 081 709 5193

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

New Start: Lewis A crew has been despatched earler this afternoon to a fire in Kogmanskloof - near Montagu in Cape Winelands district.

Follow Cape Winelands DM for official updates (when and if required) on fires in their district.
Winelands Fire Protection Association Lewis Bush Clearing and Alien Firefighting

25/08/2026

24/08/2026

19/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗘𝗙𝗟𝗔 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲?

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has issued a clarification on the appointment of TEFLA Group as the service provider for the Working on Fire Programme.
The statement provides important context around the appointment, the contractual arrangements and the transition of the programme. With Working on Fire playing a critical role in South Africa’s wildfire preparedness and response, this is an important development for everyone involved in fire management. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗙𝗙𝗘 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲. 👉 https://www.dffe.gov.za/mediarelease/workingonfire?utm

14/08/2026

06/05/2026

Home after providing fire safety at AfrikaBurn 2026. Amazing team work from a great team, thanks to everyone 😊