Disaster
Thousands of homes flooded as violent storm batters Western Cape
Roads closed, schools and clinics damaged, rivers burst their banks
By Sandiso Phaliso, Ashraf Hendricks and Marecia Damons
News | 9 July 2024
Graves across Nelson Mandela Bay ruined by storm
“These are our families and this is causing new pain”
Brief | 12 June 2024
People in Kariega queue for hours to collect water after devastating storm
Gift of the Givers has been delivering hundreds of litres of water daily and set up 12 soup kitchens in the township of KwaNobuhle.
Brief | 7 June 2024
In photos: Cape Town houses flooded
Over 40 informal settlements seriously affected by heavy rains
Photo Essay | 6 June 2024
Over 1,000 shack dwellers displaced by Tongaat tornado
People are being housed in three large tents
Brief | 6 June 2024
Deadly storm creates havoc from Gqeberha to Tongaat
At least nine people killed by severe weather affecting almost half the country
By Joseph Bracken, Tsoanelo Sefoloko, Nokulunga Majola, Joseph Chirume and Vincent Lali
Photo Essay | 4 June 2024
Seven die in floods in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
Over 1,000 people displaced by flooding on the weekend
News | 3 June 2024
Thousands left homeless by storms and fires in the Cape
Heavy rains, high winds and fires devastate homes in past few days
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 8 April 2024
Mamelodi flood victims demand City keeps its promise to relocate them
City of Tshwane says Mavuso residents will be relocated to land acquired by the provincial government
Brief | 12 February 2024