Disaster management
KZN disaster management on high alert as more disruptive weather expected
On Wednesday, a storm damaged buildings and vehicles and disaster management officials were deployed conduct assessments.
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CT disaster management on high alert ahead of expected cold front on Thursday
Forecasters expect Thursday’s cold front to be considerably shorter in duration compared to last week.
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WC disaster management on stand-by ahead of inclement weather
Environmental Affairs MEC Spokesperson James-Brent Styan said that the weather office had issued a weather warning for the next three days.
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KZN disaster management teams start mop-up operations after latest tornado
Last month a storm destroyed several homes uprooted trees and flooded infrastructure but more than four weeks later, rescue teams remain on high alert for more rainfall.
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Disaster management teams count cost of flooding in EC, KZN
Hundreds of people in Port St Johns in the Easter Cape had to be evacuated from their homes on Monday due to the heavy rain.
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KZN authorities continue search for missing duo following thunderstorms
In Dundee, three people were killed and their bodies recovered from rivers in the area.
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Massive Eden District blaze brought under control
Firefighters battled throughout the night to contain at least eight fires.
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Cape rains bring misery to Khayelitsha
Informal settlement residents took stock of water damage on Friday after heavy rains lashed the Mother City.
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Fire breaks out at the Rondebosch Common
Firefighters are currently trying to extinguish the vegetation fire which broke out on Sunday.
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CT beachgoers warned of rough sea conditions
Disaster Risk Management has urged beachgoers to exercise extreme caution.
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Shack dwellers urged to be careful
Several fires were reported at informal settlements in the City of Cape Town at the weekend.
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Fire breaks out at CPUT residence
The cause of a fire that broke out at the CPUT student residence in Gardens is yet to be determined.
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More rain expected in CT
The city says plans are in place as two cold fronts are expected over the next few days.
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Atlantis police probe cause of deadly fire
A man lost his life on Saturday after his house caught alight in Atlantis.
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Heavy rain in WC to clear up soon
Forecaster Kate Turner says no rain is expected after Friday morning.
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Heavy rains force residents to skip work
Rivers burst their banks after heavy torrential downpours in the Laingsburg area.
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22 drownings on Cape coast
22 people have drowned on CT beaches since the beginning of November.
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Boy dies in Parow fire
A boy has lost his life after his house caught fire in Parow, Cape Town.
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CT weather woes not over
Another cold front is expected to close in on the Western Cape this evening.
