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Authorities are clearing debris from a
significant rockfall on the road between Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves.
The Western Cape Infrastructure Department says progress has been made in clearing debris from a significant rockfall on the road between Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves.
The department says that specialist teams are assessing the stability of the mountainside.
The department’s Member of the executive committee, Tertuis Simmers, says that debris is still visible on the roadway.
SEVERE WEATHER | A second cold front has made landfall in the Western Cape, bringing with it more heavy downpours and gale force winds. Vanessa Poonah reports. pic.twitter.com/9KrSGetq90
— SABC News (@SABCNews) May 12, 2026
He also says that engineers are concerned that removing it immediately could trigger secondary rockfalls.
Mop-up operations are expected to begin on Wednesday, following severe weather events since two cold fronts made landfall in the Western Cape over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/7soLL1uPdY
— SABC News (@SABCNews) May 13, 2026
No timeline has been set to reopen the road. Road users have been urged to use alternative routes.
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