Disaster Risk Management Archives

Western Cape declared a disaster area following recent storms

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Premier of the Western Cape Alan Winde declared the Western Cape a disaster area on Monday as several areas were affected by flooding and disruptive winds that caused havoc in the province, leaving thousands of people destitute. With more than 150 000 people affected by the recent flooding in several areas such as Khayelitsha, Ocean View, Nyanga, Phillippi and other informal settlements, several aid organisations […]

16 July 2024

Local

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 […]

9 April 2024

Local

Stormy weather in Cape Town uproots trees, damages roofs in places

Stormy weather in Cape Town has uprooted trees, damaged roofs and disrupted electricity in places, the city's Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell said on Sunday. Roofs were damaged by strong winds in Fresnaye, Bo-Kaap, Bonteheuwel, Macassar, Philippi and Sea Point. READ | Cape Town braces for 'extremely windy' weekend as strong gusts lash city, shut down Table Mountain cableway Electricity disruptions related to the storm happened in Pinelands, Bridgetown, Wynberg, […]

20 January 2020

News

CT disaster management gears up for heavy downpours

As the City continues to fight the scourge of drought, Cape Town may have some relief with heavy downpours expected this week. The South African Weather Services has advised the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre that cold conditions and heavy downpours can be expected over the next few days. Disaster Risk Management Centre spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, said rain is possible over the Overberg District and the City of Cape Town […]

23 May 2018

Local

Disaster risk management officials deliver baby boy

Two City of Cape Town disaster risk management officials helped deliver a baby boy in a public bathroom near Bakoven on Sunday, the City said. The two officials - Sam Freeman and Dominique Daniels were on duty assisting with the Identikidz programme, said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith on Tuesday. They were approached by law enforcement officers who told them what was transpiring […]

21 December 2016

Disaster Risk Management

Western Cape declared a disaster area following recent storms

Western Cape braces for recovery after severe storm leaves hundreds destitute

Stormy weather in Cape Town uproots trees, damages roofs in places

CT disaster management gears up for heavy downpours

Disaster risk management officials deliver baby boy

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