The following press release has been issued by the Department of Transport and Public Works on 13 February 2023 with regard to the temporarily re-opening of the R44 with stop-and-go in place:

The section of the R44 known as Clarence Drive has been reopened to traffic with existing stop-and-go arrangements in place.

The road was closed daily from 8am to 6pm as works had to be undertaken following flood damage.

Clarence Drive (the R44) between the Grill Shack (km 53.5) and Steenbras Dam Mountain Pass (km 56.5) was closed for emergency slope stabilisation repairs.

Heavy rains on 11 and 12 December last year caused the slopes above this section of the R44 to become unstable.

COVID-19 vaccines will be offered at the Onrus Clinic situated on the corner of Roos and Douglas Street in Onrusrivier between 09:00 - 15:00. No appointment necessary.

DATES:

•    Monday 13 February 2023
•    Friday 17 February 2023
•    Monday 27 February 2023
•    Friday 3 March 2023

Please remember to bring your ID and Vaccine Card.

People 50 years and older is eligible for a 5th booster (180 days after last booster). Both the Pfizer and J&J vaccines are available. For immobile persons needing home visits, please phone 028 313 5279 to make an appointment.

Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dr Annelie Rabie, held a public meeting on Monday afternoon, 6 February 2023, to update the public regarding the lease and subletting agreement, structural non-compliance and land availability of the Hermanus Country Market (HCM).

Mayor Rabie once again gave her commitment to resolve the issues because the market is part of the Hermanus community and plays an important role locally - for the traders, locals, and visitors.

She said “Hermanus needs the market and must have a market”. “Unfortunately, laws and regulations I cannot change. The market is not compliant; they do not have a lease, no approved building plans, no fire certificate, no population certificate and no evacuation plan and the insurance expired last year. We need to get the representatives around the table to decide a plan of action with timelines for the way forward.”

• Hermanus Community Day Centre (CDC) in Swartdam Road: Tuesday and Thursday
• Kleinmond Clinic: Tuesday
• Gansbaai Clinic: Wednesday

Issued by:
Department of Health, HAST/Covid Vaccine Co-ordinator, Sr Anita Rust 028 313 5279