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Wynberg Residents appeal for aid after devastating storm

By Ragheema Mclean Gale force winds tore the roofs off several homes in Wynberg on Wednesday (10 July 2024), leaving rubble, electric wires, and zinc sheets strewn across the streets. Disaster Risk Management Centre spokesperson Sonica Lategan confirmed that crews from the Constantia Fire Department responded to the incident and found four houses affected at the corner of Sussex and Bute Roads. Meanwhile, dozens of residents have been left devastated, […]

today16 July 2024

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Western Cape braces for recovery after severe storm leaves hundreds destitute

By Ragheema Mclean The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 4 warning for the Western Cape on Tuesday, cautioning residents about strong winds and rainfall affecting various parts of the province. As Cape Town grapples with the aftermath of gale-force winds and heavy downpours, hundreds of residents in neighboring communities find themselves destitute. Speaking on VOC’s Ramadhan AM on Tuesday, Disaster Risk Management Spokesperson Charlotte Powell […]

today9 April 2024

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SANZAF responds to Knysna Fires and Cape Storm

As the Western Cape assesses the impact of this week’s storm and firefighters struggle to control devastating blazes along the Garden Route, the South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) has deployed its teams to the affected areas to help ensure that immediate assistance is provided. Eight people have been confirmed dead, and thousands have been displaced following gale force winds and heavy rains, which hit the Cape over the last […]

today9 June 2017

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Devastating Knysna fires yet to be contained

Following devastating scenes of Knysna residents watching their town be engulfed in raging flames and the town being officially declared a disaster zone, the fire is yet to be contained. This while helicopters are preparing to start water bombing hot spots in Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and other Garden Route areas. Firefighting crews worked throughout Thursday evening to prevent flare-ups as many blazes were contained, but not under control. At least […]

today9 June 2017

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More homes damaged by Cape storm

A number of homes on the Cape Flats were severely damaged by Wednesday night’s gale force winds. Heavy rains and strong winds have lashed the city over the past two days, flooding informal settlements and the coastline.  On Thursday, the Disaster Management Centre reported that roofs have been blown off in the following areas Mitchells Plain, Lavender Hill, Ottery, Delft, Phillipi and Nyanga. The City’s informal housing department is assisting […]

today8 June 2017

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Cape residents urged to remain cautious

Western Cape authorities will be looking to start mop-up operations on Thursday as a deadly storm peters out and heads inland. Eight people lost their lives in the storm that wreaked havoc across the province. The South African Weather Service is warning that heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough seas in Cape Town may persist until Friday. Disaster Management is appealing to residents to remain cautious. Severe weather is also […]

today8 June 2017

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