Getting that sinking feeling

Luxury homes on one of the Cape's most sought-after stretches of coastline are at risk of caving in as severe weather and sea conditions eat away at dunes compromised by seaside development. Homeowners and authorities in Wilderness Dunes, just outside George, where houses sell for up to R28-million, have had to act quickly in recent weeks to keep the ocean at bay, with some residents spending between R400000 and R500000 on emergency measures.