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.
Aerial firefighting support has been halted, but on the ground monitoring continued throughout the evening in Simon’s Town.
Several roads have been closed in Simon’s Town, with several properties having been evacuated as a result of the fire.
Figures released on Tuesday show a 22% increase in pedestrian fatalities following the recent holiday season.
A blanket ban on watering gardens & filling swimming pools might be put in place if residents don't reduce their water usage.
It's believed a bakkie overturned and collided with a light motor vehicle.
Western Cape firefighters have responded to over 600 fires across the peninsula since last Tuesday.
An estimated 10,000 hectares of land was destroyed during a blaze that ripped through the Helderberg area last week.
Government is now considering boosting legislation governing fire incidents in the country after minister’s visit to affected farms.
The faculties of health, engineering and humanities will also complete outstanding work from last year.
14 scientists will take part in an expedition to assess the impact of climate change in the Antarctic to gather data on pollution.
A UWC educational expert says institutions of higher learning should do more to ease learners into the tertiary curriculum.
School principal Greg Hassenkam says a that collaborative effort between the school and the community ensures success in the matric exams.
The Hantam Municipality is currently making use of seven boreholes to provide water to residents for household consumption.
The National Teachers Union says it doesn’t support the Basic Education Dept’s policy of progressing poor performing learners.
City of Cape Town officials say firefighters have battled around 100 bush fires over the past 48 hours.
Several helicopters water bombed a fire along the Boskloof area in Somerset West.
Three separate fires have been reported in the Helderberg area, leaving the region covered in thick smoke.
Efforts on the ground are being boosted by helicopters dousing flames near the Bezweni Lodge.