Fire
Why is UCT’s Jagger Library still boarded up?
Future of the building, gutted by fire almost five years ago, is still being discussed
News | 26 January 2026
Fire survivors rebuild with bricks despite City regulations
2,600 residents were left homeless in Dunoon informal settlement
News | 23 January 2026
Over 600 people left homeless by Masiphumelele fire
Living Hope organisation calls for donations of essential items to help victims
Brief | 21 January 2026
Fire destroys shacks in Khayelitsha
Dozens of families affected
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 20 January 2026
Overberg fires: saving the tortoises and snakes
Kogelberg centre says thousands of animals may have died
By Liz McGregor
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
News | 13 January 2026
Mother and three children burned alive in Langa shack fire
There were two shack fires in the area on Monday
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
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Brief | 7 November 2025
In photos: Fire at Wingfield refugee camp
Hundreds of refugees, who were already facing eviction, have lost their shelter
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Brenton Geach.
Photo Essay | 6 November 2025