Castrol Team Toyota is in confident mood ahead of the sixth round of the South African Rally Championship, the Garden Route Rally, which takes place between George and Kynsna this weekend (August 26 and 27). Johnny Gemmell and Scottish co-driver Drew Sturrock and Leeroy Poulter and Elvene Coetzee are among a strong entry in the premier Super 2000 class in their factory … [Read more...] about 5 Days to go to Inaugural Garden Route Rally
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Garden Route Rally Offers Chance to Grab the Lead
With two wins from the last two rallies, Mark Cronje and Robin Houghton are in a fighting 2nd place overall on the South African Rally Championship points log, with Mark just 6 behind leader Conrad Rautenbach and Robin one point shy of the top step with three rounds to go, starting with the brand new Garden Route Rally. Team Sasol's second driver Jon Williams and Cobus Vrey … [Read more...] about Garden Route Rally Offers Chance to Grab the Lead
Dramatic Rescue of Emmanuelle Crew Aground in Mossel Bay
Ian Hamilton, NSRI Mossel Bay duty controller, said; "On Sunday 26 June at 03h21 the NSRI Mossel Bay volunteer duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority following reports from the local 40 meter fishing trawler Emmanuelle that they were drifting towards shore and were at risk of running aground at De Bakke, Mossel Bay, with 12 crew onboard. "A … [Read more...] about Dramatic Rescue of Emmanuelle Crew Aground in Mossel Bay
Kleinbrak Flooding
On Wednesday 8 June 2011 from approximately 13h00 NSRI Mossel Bay assisted the emergency services with flooding in the Kleinbrak area. People and pets were evacuated from rising flood waters and removed to a community hall. NSRI Mossel Bay volunteers used their Surf 420 rescue craft Vodacom Rescuer IV to assist in the transportation of persons and animals, affected by the … [Read more...] about Kleinbrak Flooding
Bad weather forces schools in Western Cape to close
Pretoria – The recent severe weather conditions across the country has led to the temporary closure of 41 schools in the Western Cape. Western Cape Education MEC Donald Grant said an additional 35 schools were also experiencing high levels of absenteeism, with many schools reporting roof leakages and flooding. However, Grant noted the majority of closures have been caused … [Read more...] about Bad weather forces schools in Western Cape to close
