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Disaster Management

Six dead after heavy flooding south of Durban as heavy rains batter KZN

South Africa

Six dead after heavy flooding south of Durban as heavy rains batter KZN

By Julia Evans

Mayor insists they will solve Makhanda’s many problems as hundreds gear up to demand her removal

South Africa

Mayor insists they will solve Makhanda’s many problems as hundreds gear up to demand her removal

By Estelle Ellis

One dead, 800 homes destroyed as fire rips through Pretoria township

South Africa

One dead, 800 homes destroyed as fire rips through Pretoria township

By Ihsaan Haffejee

George ‘national calamity’ building collapse death toll rises to 12 — Winde hails efforts of tireless teams

South Africa

George ‘national calamity’ building collapse death toll rises to 12 — Winde hails efforts of tireless teams

By Tamsin Metelerkamp and Velani Ludidi

‘Hope is fading’ — families of workers missing after George building collapse voice their fears

South Africa

‘Hope is fading’ — families of workers missing after George building collapse voice their fears

By Tamsin Metelerkamp and Velani Ludidi

Death toll climbs to five after Margate pounded by devastating storm-force winds, floods

South Africa

Death toll climbs to five after Margate pounded by devastating storm-force winds, floods

By Naledi Sikhakhane

‘Only faith keeps the people going’ — Sandvlei residents struggle to rebuild lives after September deluge

South Africa

‘Only faith keeps the people going’ — Sandvlei residents struggle to rebuild lives after September deluge

By Jim Mohlala

Almost two months later, City of Joburg struggles to resolve Marshalltown fire problems

South Africa

Almost two months later, City of Joburg struggles to resolve Marshalltown fire problems

By Bheki C. Simelane

The life – and pollution – documented inside the sunken Cable Restorer

Our Burning Planet

The life – and pollution – documented inside the sunken Cable Restorer

By Julia Evans

Cable Restorer sinking in storm raises oil spill alert for endangered Simon’s Town penguins

South Africa

Cable Restorer sinking in storm raises oil spill alert for endangered Simon’s Town penguins

By Julia Evans

South Africa is facing a polycrisis, Nedlac executive director Lisa Seftel tells summit

South Africa

South Africa is facing a polycrisis, Nedlac executive director Lisa Seftel tells summit

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Dakota Beach fire destroys more than 300 homes, leaves hundreds displaced

South Africa

Dakota Beach fire destroys more than 300 homes, leaves hundreds displaced

By Lungi Langa