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capetownetc. com > news > western-cape-floods-leave-r9-billion-cost-and-lasting-impact

Western Cape floods leave R9 billion cost and lasting impact

8+ hour, 47+ min ago  (330+ words) The intense flooding, a result of consecutive severe weather systems, has profoundly affected communities, claimed lives, and wreaked havoc on infrastructure. Winde expressed grave concern over the impact of these weather events, which he described as "the worst in recent…...

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capetownetc. com > news > road-users-urged-to-exercise-caution-as-mist-blankets-the-western-cape

Road users urged to exercise caution as mist blankets the Western Cape

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (170+ words) Chief Director of Traffic Management, Maxine Bezuidenhout, emphasised the importance of safe travel practices during inclement weather. "Motorists should reduce their speed, increase their following distance, and remain vigilant for all changing visibility conditions. The use of high beams in…...

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capetownetc. com > news > weather > saws-warns-localised-flooding-western-eastern-cape

SAWS warns of localised flooding for Western and Eastern Cape

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (152+ words) What Cape residents can expect The slow-moving system is expected to hit the eastern parts of the Western Cape hardest, with the Garden Route, Overberg, Central Karoo and Little Karoo all in the firing line. Sustained heavy rainfall, strong winds…...

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capetownetc. com > news > how-community-service-teams-have-been-responding-to-cape-storm-impacts-this-week

How community service teams have been responding to Cape storm impacts this week

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (602+ words) While residents across the metro spent days sharing videos of raging winds, flooded roads and uprooted trees on social media, City officials say the scale of damage has pushed response teams to their limits. In just a few days, the…...

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capetownetc. com > news > weather > a-gentle-goodbye-to-the-weekend-sun-and-clouds-sunday-weather-forecast

A gentle goodbye to the weekend: sun and clouds - Sunday weather forecast

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (16+ words) Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Saturday, 17 May 2026....

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capetownetc. com > news > sanparks-western-cape-storm-damage

SANParks reports flooding and storm damage across Western Cape parks

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (409+ words) The development follows the latest update from the South African National Parks (SANParks) via social media, which confirmed that several parks across the Cape region have been affected by flooding, infrastructure damage, electricity outages and temporary closures after days of…...

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capetownetc. com > news > death-toll-cape-winelands-flood-warnings

Death toll rises as Cape Winelands flood warnings continue

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (247+ words) Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell said disaster response teams remain on high alert as recovery efforts continue across affected communities. "The Provincial Department of Health and Wellness has confirmed 10 fatalities across the…...

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capetownetc. com > news > weather > mostly-sunny-with-slight-cloud-cover-thursday-weather-forecast

Mostly sunny with slight cloud cover - Thursday weather forecast

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (42+ words) Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 14 May 2026. Today's weather in Cape Town continues to be sunnier, with partly grey cloud-filled skies, with a high of 19 C and a low of 12 C....

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capetownetc. com > news > capenature-reserve-closures-western-cape-storms

Cape Nature reserves closed after flooding and storm damage across Western Cape

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (330+ words) Days of relentless rain, flooding and gale-force winds have left parts of the Western Cape's natural landscape battered, with several Cape Nature reserves temporarily closed as officials assess widespread infrastructure damage across protected areas. From flooded access roads to damaged…...

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capetownetc. com > news > western-cape-mourns-deaths-displacement

Storm-battered Western Cape mourns 5 deaths, thousands of displacements

1+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (260+ words) In an SABC News interview, Western Cape Local Government and Environmental Affairs MEC Anton Bredell said, "We've had five fatalities that were reported today,' as teams continued to respond across the province. The City of Cape Town said its Safety…...