Floods have last word for Franschhoek boutique hotel

After months of renovation after the June floods, the five-star venue was set to reopen this week but that plan has been washed away

01 October 2023 - 00:00

Three months ago, staff at the five-star Last Word Franschhoek boutique hotel were told they had survived the worst floods in more than 40 years, albeit with a R7m repair bill. ..

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