Storm destruction isolates Gamkaskloof as repair efforts begin
OUDTSHOORN NEWS - Gamkaskloof, better known as Die Hel, remains dangerously inaccessible after last week's devastating storms inflicted severe damage on the valley's only access road, stranding residents and visitors.Floodwaters washed away several river crossings, destroyed sections of the roadway, and left large boulders, fallen trees, and debris scattered along the route. Following calmer weather conditions, damage assessments were conducted, and repair work has already begun. Residents are undertaking the recovery largely by hand due to the absence of heavy machinery inside the valley.
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