Fire

Fire survivors rebuild with bricks despite City regulations

2,600 residents were left homeless in Dunoon informal settlement

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News | 23 January 2026

Over 600 people left homeless by Masiphumelele fire

Living Hope organisation calls for donations of essential items to help victims

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Brief | 21 January 2026

Fire destroys shacks in Khayelitsha

Dozens of families affected

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Brief | 20 January 2026

Overberg fires: saving the tortoises and snakes

Kogelberg centre says thousands of animals may have died

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News | 15 January 2026

Dunoon fire victims rush to rebuild homes as City proposes reblocking

The fire at Doornbach informal settlement left thousands homeless and over 600 structures destroyed

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News | 13 January 2026

Mother and three children burned alive in Langa shack fire

There were two shack fires in the area on Monday

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Brief | 2 December 2025

After the fire: Wingfield refugees wish to stay put

A refugee group, left homeless after their tent burnt down, still intend to oppose their eviction that will be heard in court next year

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Brief | 7 November 2025

In photos: Fire at Wingfield refugee camp

Hundreds of refugees, who were already facing eviction, have lost their shelter

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Photo Essay | 6 November 2025

Fire devastates community owned farm

The land for Mavhungeni farm had been restored to the community after a successful land claim

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Brief | 12 September 2025