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Collected on 17 June 2026
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Road Closure Application for Western Cape Provincial Roads
Residents may apply for the temporary closure of Western Cape Provincial Roads to manage traffic and biosecurity during the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak. Applications must be submitted to Gerhard Otto via email. Only residents are permitted to access these roads once closed; other motorists and cyclists are restricted.
The document's recorded date is 17 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Places
George Local Municipality, Western Cape
Reference
https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/%F0%9D%97%99%F0%9D%97%BC%F0%9D%97%BC%F0%9D%98%81-%F0%9D%97%AE%F0%9D%97%BB%F0%9D%97%B1-%F0%9D%97%A0%F0%9D%97%BC%F0%9D%98%82%F0%9D%98%81%F0%9D%97%B5-%F0%9D%97%97%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%98%80%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%97%AE%F0%9D%98%80%F0%9D%97%B2-%F0%9D%97%A8%F0%9D%97%BD%F0%9D%97%B1%F0%9D%97%AE%F0%9D%98%81%F0%9D%97%B2-%F0%9D%9F%8F%F0%9D%9F%90.pdf
Closing Date
17 March 2026
Applications for the closure of Western Cape Provincial Roads must be directed to Gerhard Otto, gotto@gardenroute.gov.za.
FMD Hotline Support
Individuals with questions about Foot-and-Mouth Disease, including reporting symptoms, seeking guidance on movement restrictions, or requesting support, can contact the Western Cape FMD hotline for immediate assistance.
The document's recorded date is 17 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
WCG FMD Hotline Number: 080 928 4102 (Press 1 for FMD)
Vaccination for Priority Dairy Farms by Private Veterinarians
Private veterinarians may apply to vaccinate priority dairy farms affected by or at risk from Foot-and-Mouth Disease. Approved applications are subject to vaccine availability. All other applications are kept on record and will be processed when additional vaccines become available.
The document's recorded date is 17 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Dr Janse van Rensburg said that some applications from priority dairy farms for vaccination by private veterinarians have been approved, subject to vaccine availability.
Access to FMD Updates and Resources
All members of the public, including farmers and livestock owners, can access up-to-date information on Foot-and-Mouth Disease, including vaccination schedules, test results, and biosecurity guidelines through official municipal and provincial websites.
The document's recorded date is 17 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
All FMD resources, including updates, are uploaded here: https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/.../foot-and-mouth-disease/
