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Fires

States’ obligation to protect climate-related human rights heads to African Court on Human Rights

South Africa, Our Burning Planet, Op-eds

States’ obligation to protect climate-related human rights heads to African Court on Human Rights

by: Kristin Engel

Arson suspect arrested as firefighters continue to battle blazes in the south of Cape Town

South Africa, Maverick News

Arson suspect arrested as firefighters continue to battle blazes in the south of Cape Town

by: Suné Payne

People warned to steer clear of Cape Town blaze, crews focus on protecting homes

South Africa, Maverick News

People warned to steer clear of Cape Town blaze, crews focus on protecting homes

by: Suné Payne

Alan Winde calls on Western Cape to ‘stand for what is right’ in shifting global order

South Africa

Alan Winde calls on Western Cape to ‘stand for what is right’ in shifting global order

by: Suné Payne

Table Mountain fire ‘largely contained’ as alleged arsonist arrested

South Africa, Our Burning Planet, Maverick News

Table Mountain fire ‘largely contained’ as alleged arsonist arrested

by: Ethan van Diemen

Year of disasters leaves Western Cape with multibillion-rand shortfall

Our Burning Planet

Year of disasters leaves Western Cape with multibillion-rand shortfall

by: Kristin Engel

Aftermath of Hawaii wildfires, and more from around the world

Maverick Life

Aftermath of Hawaii wildfires, and more from around the world

by: Maverick Life Editors

Extreme weather blitz – raging fires in Europe and Canada, tennis ball-sized hail in Italy and warm seas

World, Our Burning Planet, Maverick News

Extreme weather blitz – raging fires in Europe and Canada, tennis ball-sized hail in Italy and warm seas

by: An Wentzel

Mostert’s Mill rises from the ashes while UCT buildings gutted by fire remain deserted

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Mostert’s Mill rises from the ashes while UCT buildings gutted by fire remain deserted

by: Daniel Steyn

Swift reaction contains Cape Town wildfire on Boyes Drive within an hour

South Africa, Maverick News

Swift reaction contains Cape Town wildfire on Boyes Drive within an hour

by: Joel Ontong

Thousands left homeless as blaze ravages Cape Town informal settlements

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Thousands left homeless as blaze ravages Cape Town informal settlements

by: Naledi Sikhakhane

Climate change compensation fight brews ahead of COP27 summit

World, Our Burning Planet

Climate change compensation fight brews ahead of COP27 summit

by: Bloomberg and Reuters