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Masjied Nurus Salaam calls for community assistance amid severe flood damage

By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape has been battered by severe weather in recent weeks, experiencing heavy rain, flooding, and mudslides. Earlier this month, a Level 8 weather warning was issued for the region, resulting in closed roads, damaged schools, clinics, and several places of worship, including Masjied Nurus Salaam in Belgravia, which sustained significant flood damage. To address the damage, including the need for a new carpet and improved […]

today29 July 2024

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Western Cape braces for more storms after thousands affected by severe flooding

By Ragheema Mclean Severe weather continues to wreak havoc across the Western Cape, with thousands of homes flooded in informal settlements as heavy rains persist. Roads have been closed, schools and clinics damaged, and some areas completely cut off by flooding. A Level 8 weather warning was issued for Thursday (11 July) in Cape Town, Drakenstein, and Stellenbosch. The City of Cape Town reported on Thursday that the worst-affected areas […]

today12 July 2024

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Gift of the Givers provides aid to several storm-Affected areas in Western Cape

By Ragheema Mclean Humanitarian aid organization, Gift of the Givers, has made a public appeal for donations to aid those affected by severe weather conditions and fires in the Western Cape. The recent adverse weather has led to roofs being blown off, roads flooded, and trees uprooted in various areas. Speaking on VOC Ramadan AM on Wednesday, Gift of the Givers spokesperson Ali Sablay said the storm was not as […]

today10 April 2024

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