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Experts sound alarm over Cape Town’s wildfire vulnerability

By Rachel Mohamed Experts have raised concerns that Cape Town may experience devastating wildfires similar to those seen in Los Angeles, due to its comparable climate, mountainous terrain, and vegetation. The city’s Fire and Rescue Service reported over 7,000 fires to date in the 2023/2024 financial year, emphasizing the ongoing risks. The potential danger is highlighted by past tragedies, such as the 2017 Knysna fires, which claimed the lives of […]

today24 January 2025

International

Critic on LA fires: “These issues highlight the political responsibility of developed nations, whose actions have disproportionately harmed poorer communities”

By Kouthar Sambo Amid ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, Palestinians have shown remarkable empathy for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles (LA) fires. Many LA residents impacted by the fires have expressed gratitude for this compassion, despite Palestinians enduring some of the world's most documented violence. Meanwhile, critics and civil society groups question why the world have not responded to events in Gaza with the same urgency as they […]

today16 January 2025

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