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Charlotte Powell

Cape communities face floods and rain damage after stormy weekend

South Africa

Cape communities face floods and rain damage after stormy weekend

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Philippi community blames blackouts for fire that left hundreds homeless

Maverick Citizen

Philippi community blames blackouts for fire that left hundreds homeless

By Sandiso Phaliso

Athlone fire victims forced to sleep outside months after informal settlement blaze

Maverick Citizen

Athlone fire victims forced to sleep outside months after informal settlement blaze

By Tariro Washinyira

Masiphumelele fire destroys 100 structures — Gift of the Givers provides humanitarian aid

South Africa

Masiphumelele fire destroys 100 structures — Gift of the Givers provides humanitarian aid

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

In pictures — Heavy ongoing winter downpours cause flooding and power cuts in Cape Town

South Africa

In pictures — Heavy ongoing winter downpours cause flooding and power cuts in Cape Town

By Victoria O’Regan

Pandemic hinders relief efforts as severe winter weather swamps Cape Town communities

South Africa

Pandemic hinders relief efforts as severe winter weather swamps Cape Town communities

By Karabo Mafolo