Fires spark panic in WC’s South Peninsula
Aerial firefighting support has been halted, but on the ground monitoring continued throughout the evening in Simon’s Town.
Kevin Brandt
News Feed
Cape fires: Firefighters battling 11 blazes across Peninsula
Several roads have been closed in Simon’s Town, with several properties having been evacuated as a result of the fire.
WC to intensify road safety awareness efforts
Figures released on Tuesday show a 22% increase in pedestrian fatalities following the recent holiday season.
CT residents urged to reduce drinkable water usage
A blanket ban on watering gardens & filling swimming pools might be put in place if residents don't reduce their water usage.
Ten injured in collision in Cape Town
It's believed a bakkie overturned and collided with a light motor vehicle.
Fire season: 'Legislation governing arson attacks needs to be revised'
Western Cape firefighters have responded to over 600 fires across the peninsula since last Tuesday.
Helderberg fires: City investigates possibility of arson
An estimated 10,000 hectares of land was destroyed during a blaze that ripped through the Helderberg area last week.
Cost of Helderberg fire damage expected to increase
Government is now considering boosting legislation governing fire incidents in the country after minister’s visit to affected farms.
Disruptive protests not expected as UCT prepares for 2017 academic year
The faculties of health, engineering and humanities will also complete outstanding work from last year.
SA scientists take part in climate change expedition in the Antarctic
14 scientists will take part in an expedition to assess the impact of climate change in the Antarctic to gather data on pollution.
Universities ‘must nurture first year students’ - education expert
A UWC educational expert says institutions of higher learning should do more to ease learners into the tertiary curriculum.
Hard work throughout school career paid off - SA's top matriculant
School principal Greg Hassenkam says a that collaborative effort between the school and the community ensures success in the matric exams.
Dam runs dry in Northern Cape town of Calvinia
The Hantam Municipality is currently making use of seven boreholes to provide water to residents for household consumption.
#MatricResults2016: Dept's progression policy comes under fire
The National Teachers Union says it doesn’t support the Basic Education Dept’s policy of progressing poor performing learners.
CT firefighters on high alert following Helderberg fires
City of Cape Town officials say firefighters have battled around 100 bush fires over the past 48 hours.
Firefighters continue to battle Somerset West blaze
Several helicopters water bombed a fire along the Boskloof area in Somerset West.
Helderberg fire contained - Cape Nature
Three separate fires have been reported in the Helderberg area, leaving the region covered in thick smoke.
Firefighters intensify efforts to contain Somerset blaze
Efforts on the ground are being boosted by helicopters dousing flames near the Bezweni Lodge.
