Worst Fire Season in a Decade: Western Cape Declares Disaster as Fires and Water Crisis Deepen

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called on residents to remain alert and cautious as the province grapples with an escalating combination of severe wildfires and mounting water shortages. According to Winde, the 2025/2026 fire season has been the most destructive in the past decade, with more than 132 000 hectares of land scorched and several structures destroyed. Despite the widespread damage, he confirmed that no human lives have been […]