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Disaster Risk Management

Highveld storm season looms — be vigilant, SA Weather Service urges

South Africa

Highveld storm season looms — be vigilant, SA Weather Service urges

By Julia Evans

Snowstorm chaos – what went wrong?

South Africa

Snowstorm chaos – what went wrong?

By Julia Evans

CT rescue teams under pressure from multiple blazes while Simon’s Town inferno continues to rage

South Africa

CT rescue teams under pressure from multiple blazes while Simon’s Town inferno continues to rage

By Tapiwanashe Zaranyika

Climate change should factor in the 2024 election as El Niño heads SA’s way

South Africa

Climate change should factor in the 2024 election as El Niño heads SA’s way

By Julia Evans

Roads, rail, power and homes disrupted as torrential rain and winds batter Cape Town and surrounds

South Africa

Roads, rail, power and homes disrupted as torrential rain and winds batter Cape Town and surrounds

By Suné Payne

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

After another fire rips through 'tortured' Masiphumelele, community members weigh in on struggles and solutions

South Africa

After another fire rips through 'tortured' Masiphumelele, community members weigh in on struggles and solutions

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Masiphumelele once again ravaged by fire — residents struggle to rebuild

South Africa

Masiphumelele once again ravaged by fire — residents struggle to rebuild

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

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

‘Out-of-control’ blaze moves to Vredehoek, residents evacuated, one suspect arrested

South Africa

‘Out-of-control’ blaze moves to Vredehoek, residents evacuated, one suspect arrested

By Karabo Mafolo

Climate change and poverty in Africa

Africa

Climate change and poverty in Africa

By ISS Today

When rains came to Monwabisi Park, Khayelitsha

South Africa

When rains came to Monwabisi Park, Khayelitsha

By Leila Dougan