Blaze closes Veldt eatery

The well-loved Veldt restaurant in Hout Bay was left severely damaged after a fire broke out on Friday 14 November, forcing the popular eatery to halt operations while the owners assess the extent of the destruction. No injuries were reported.

- NAMHLA MONAKALI

In a statement shared on their Facebook page shortly after the incident, the Veldt team described the moment as one of deep shock and sadness, saying they were "devastated, still in shock, still taking in the reality of what has happened but profoundly grateful that no one was hurt."

The fire, which broke out during the afternoon trading period, brought an abrupt halt to activity at the establishment. Staff and management were still trying to process the loss as they communicated with customers, neighbours and supporters.