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Rebus STiS Bluestar took GOLD for the second consecutive year in the Santam Regional Broker Awards!

Well done Francois and Team - you make us proud!

(Rowan Groenewald and Ilse Oosthuizen absent in pictures)

I ran out of petrol today. Called my insurance for roadside assistance and the wrote off my car...🤪

Be prepared: Safeguard against coming storm GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - The South African...

Santam sympathises with clients who have been affected by the recent severe flash floods in the Southern Cape. We are ready to assist and have triggered our weather-related catastrophe claims management protocols that have been developed over the years from our past experiences of such events.

Our goal is always to create certainty with our clients as soon as possible after the event - and to ensure that we have our staff and suppliers at the location as soon as possible. In respect of the Southern Cape flash floods, should our incoming claims volume thresholds be triggered, our field office will be up and running in George within 24 hours to ensure we manage and attend to the immediate needs of our clients as soon as possible.

For any emergencies, contact our emergency helpline on 0860 505 911.

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The Rebus STiS Team at your service!

Be carefull where you make your camp...😯

Rebus STiS Bluestar is proud to congratulate Brandon Hulley and Francois Harmse on being awarded for being the second and third best short term insurance advisors with the highest premium growth in 2019 in the Southern Cape region. Francois was also awarded with his certificate for membership to the Eagle Club at the prizegiving held at Oubaai on 25 January 2020.

Well done Francois and Brandon!
You make us proud!!

https://businesstech.co.za/news/technology/364902/south-african-insurers-will-begin-using-drones-to-check-claims/

South African insurers will begin using drones to check claims Drones are shaping the way business is done across a variety of sectors and a number of insurance companies have already started to use drones to assess damages and claims, says Vera Nagtegaal, executive head of Hippo.co.za.

And that is it for 2019!
Please note that our office is now closed and will reopen again on 06 January 2020.

We wish all our clients a wonderful Festive Season and we look forward to being of service to you in the next decade winking to us from behind the holiday curtain.

Should you have an emergency claim, kindly contact 0860505911 for assistance.
Should you need to amend your policy, please contact Francois Harmse on 0727851641.

With warm wishes,
The REBUS STiS Bluestar Team.

Francois was one of 3 short term insurance advisors who received Falcon membership in the Western Cape region last Thursday at the Eagle Awards held at the Radisson Blu hotel in Cape Town. Our gift was a caricature drawn by Martinus Van Tee - a very special souvenir!

Well done Bokke!!!
🏆🏉🎉💚💛🎊🏆

Pretty accurate 🤣

A HUGE congratulations to Brandon Hulley for completing the Cape Town Cycle Tour this morning in 03:02! The winner's time was 02:39:42.
The wind was pumping, but Brandon made us proud! HOOPLA!!

We are excited to welcome our newest member to the Team, Lohan Van Der Westhuizen.

Lohan joined Rebus on 01 March 2019 and with 7 years experience in the short term insurance industry, we forecast big achievements in the near future!

Welcome Lohan!

Brandon Hulley Ilse Oosthuizen Francois Harmse Nolene Harmse

May 2019 hold all the answers!

Francois Harmse Brandon Hulley Ilse Oosthuizen Nolene Harmse

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To everyone going on holiday...stay safe out there!😎

Brandon Hulley Ilse Oosthuizen Francois Harmse Nolene Harmse

The scene in George today 😞. It seems that the fires are now contained in George, but has moved to Saasveld and Karatara. Our hearts go out to the affected families and our thanks to the brave firefighters and volunteers putting their lives on the line to keep us safe.

Media Statement
Issued jointly George Municipality and Garden Route District Municipality
Monday 29th October, 8.30am
The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre has been activated on a limited scale due to the ongoing active fires in George in the Outeniqua Pass area.
Outeniqua Pass remains closed until further notice.
STATUS OF FIRE
Outeniqua Fire remains active in area Waboomskraal and on slopes of Outeniqua Mountain above Witfontein Plantation. Fire line behind Fernridge has moved into the plantation, ground crews are busy with containment. All other fire lines are safe and contained at present. Smoke due to smouldering backburns from yesterday and wind direction which has changed to push smoke over CBD.
Aerial Support: Two huey helicopters and two fixed wing bombers are in place to render aerial support, SANDF Oryx helicopter will be at George Airport from 08h30. All aerial support relying on weather conditions, currently poor visibility due to smoke.
Additional resources on route – 95 persons from Working on Fire.
Resources will exceed 300 persons by this afternoon.
Please put the following measures in place:
Keep windows and doors closed until further notice as protection against smoke and heat.
Keep pets indoors where possible.
Move garden furniture that is flammable under cover where possible.
Elderly and persons with health issues who are able to voluntarily remove themselves from the areas adjacent to slopes of the mountain to please do so.
All donations towards the firefighting efforts must please be delivered to the George Fire Brigade at Mitchell Street.
Thank you for all the donations so far. We are in need of the following:
• smaller bottles of water (not 5L) for the firefighters
• Juices / Energades
• Lip Ice Vaseline
• Wet Wipes
• Rehydrate
• Chocolates / Energy bars / Bar Ones
Please drop at the George Fire Brigade in Mitchell street behind Outeniqua Primary sport fields.
Issued George Municipality

Media Statement
Issued jointly by George Municipality and Garden Route District Municipality
Sunday 28th October, 19h00

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre has been activated in a limited capacity due to the ongoing active fires in the Outeniqua Mountain, George.

Actions taken for today
A total of 9km of backburns are currently being put in place with approximately 5km already completed and a further backburn to be actioned tonight along the top of the Witfontein Plantation in order to protect vulnerable neighbourhoods.

The wind direction is expected to remain Southerly tonight which is to the advantage of the firefighting teams and which will push the smoke and the flames up against the mountain. Resources have been allocated and ground teams are in place to monitor and are actively work on suppressing fire lines.

All donations towards the firefighting efforts must please be delivered to the George Fire Brigade at Mitchell Street, behind Outeniqua Primary School.

Thank you for all the donations so far. We are in need of the following:

• smaller bottles of water (not 5L) for the firefighters
• Juices / Energades
• Lip Ice /Vaseline
• Wet Wipes
• Rehydrate
• Chocolates / Energy bars / Bar Ones

* Pictures from Georgiete Staan Saam page.

HEROLD FIRE UPDATE 28/10
09h30

The Herold Veldfire remains active. Favourable weather conditions are in place and a backburn will be implemented today from the railway line up the mountain. Resources have been allocated and ground teams are in place to monitor. Aerial support will be sent in as soon as the weather allows.

The public is urgently requested to refrain from recreational hiking today on any unofficial hiking trails through plantations. All official hiking trails remain closed by CapeNature until further notice.

No current threat to people and infrastructure.
A huge thank you from all of the partners involved to those organisations and member of the public who have so kindly delivered food and beverages for distribution.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO TAKE NOTE OF:
1. Please note that the use of drones on nature reserves is illegal and they will be confiscated. Drones pose a serious risk to air support
2. Montagu Pass remains closed to vehicles.
3. Outeniqua Pass open to motorists.
4. CapeNature has closed all official hiking trails. Please refrain from hiking or cycling in and around George Mountains over the next few days.

Partners:
CapeNature
George Municipality
Garden Route District Municipality
Working on Fire
Cape Pine
South Cape Fire Protection Agency
Transnet
MTO Forestry
Farmers and Landowners

Issued George Municipality

HEROLD FIRE UPDATE 27/11 21:20

The Herold Veldfire remains active over a wide area.

Eastern flank currently visible with flames slowly burning down George Peak.

Ground teams are in place with spotters on duty to keep watch throughout the night.

Please note that ground crews are actively suppressing lines where possible.

Weather conditions remain favourable for back burns tomorrow. No current threat to infrastructure.

Issued George Municipality

GARDEN ROUTE FIRES UPDATE
Source Garden Route District Municipality | Thursday, 25 October 2018, 21:15
Garden Route fires update
Fire as seen from George in the direction of Herold on Wednesday night, 24 October.
Update

GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Garden Route District Municipality have given the latest information regarding the fires in the Garden Route areas:

Vermaaklikheid, Hessequa

Current situation:
Mopping-up operations are currently underway. Minor flare-ups throughout the day occurred - this was expected due to hot weather conditions.

At 17:00 a Recce flight took place and it was confirmed that all fire-lines looked safe and contained.

A 24-hour monitoring period started at 18:00 today. This involves the patrolling of the previously active fire-lines.

\At 14:00 today, bombers completed aerial attacks in the Hessequa area. They then moved over to the George municipal area. A WoF chopper also moved to the George area at around 17:00. The private helicopter of Cobus Crouse completed its duties at 18:00.

Resources:
Hessequa team
15 WoF team members

A final briefing session by the Incident Commander will take place at 08:00 tomorrow morning. If all goes according to plan, the FCP at Vermaaklikheid will be dissolved after the morning briefing.

The GRDM team plans to move to the George area tomorrow.

We would once again like to thank all role players for their support. We would not have been able to contain this wildfire without all your support - be it donations, volunteering, reports and calls to assist us with responses.

Many of the firefighters work more than 12 hours a day to contain fires - we must not forget the willpower, perseverance and selfless efforts of fire fighters who serve to protect our communities and the environment.

George
The veldfire remains within the mountains and poses no immediate threat to town of George. The fire is being closely monitored by all roleplayers.

The Outeniqua Pass between Oudtshoorn and George was closed, due to Herold Fire, Motorists were advised to use an alternative route, via Mossel Bay (R328).

Confirmed now via Incident Room that closure of Outeniqua Pass reversed. Road is open again.

No other roads in or around George are affected in terms of visibility.

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Pictures of the fire that broke out in Herold yesterday afternoon and made its way over the Montagu pass in the early hours of the morning.

Ilse Oosthuizen natasja smit le roux Brandon Hulley Francois Harmse Nolene Harmse