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Adverse weather in the WC classified as provincial disaster
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (222+ words) The Western Cape Government has announced that the adverse weather conditions experienced in the province earlier this month have been classified as a provincial disaster. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government…...
PHOTOS: Western Cape counts cost of devastating storms
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (540+ words) The Western Cape Government says recovery efforts are continuing across the province following consecutive severe weather events that left at least 11 people dead, displaced thousands and caused extensive infrastructure damage. Premier Alan Winde, Local Government MEC Anton Bredell and Agriculture…...
UPDATE: More than 100, 000 people in Cape Town affected by storms
1+ week, 3+ day ago (298+ words) As City teams continue with mop-up and recovery efforts in the wake of this week's devastating cold fronts, the total number of people affected by the storms now stands at approximately 103, 350 as of Friday, 15 May. Disaster Risk Management teams are…...
UPDATE: Death Toll in Western Cape Amid Severe Weather Rises to Nine
1+ week, 5+ day ago (420+ words) The confirmed death toll in the Western Cape linked to severe weather over the past week has risen to nine, following the tragic deaths of three farm workers. The bodies of the three farmworkers were recovered during a mass rescue…...
Western Cape Education Department Confirms Return to School After Storm Disruptions
1+ week, 6+ day ago (235+ words) Smile 90. 4 FM 0861 99 00 44 info@smile904. fm Western Cape Education Department Confirms Return to School After Storm Disruptions The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says teaching and learning will resume as normal tomorrow (Wednesday, 13 May 2026), after the department closed all public schools today…...
DEVELOPING: Number of those affected by Cape Town storm rises to 83, 000
1+ week, 6+ day ago (206+ words) The City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management department says, following further assessments in communities on Tuesday, they have established that more than 21, 500 dwellings have been impacted by the severe weather, affecting over 83, 000 people. That is more than double this…...
UPDATE: Six weather related deaths confirmed in the Western Cape
1+ week, 6+ day ago (360+ words) The Provincial Health Department has confirmed at least six weather-related deaths in the Western Cape since severe storms and flooding began last week. Provincial health authorities say three people died after trees fell on them in Knysna, Kenilworth and George....
UPDATE: Over 40, 000 people affected by Cape Town storms
1+ week, 6+ day ago (227+ words) The City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management department says following further assessments overnight, they have established that at least 26 informal settlements across the Metro have been flooded, which has damaged nearly 11, 000 structures, affecting over 41, 000 people. This is a big…...
Severe weather: Some schools to be closed on Monday 11 May
2+ week, 1+ day ago (126+ words) Smile 90. 4 FM The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed that schools in parts of the Cape Winelands Education District, as well as selected schools in the Eden and Central Karoo District, will be closed on Monday, 11 May 2026, due to…...
Western Cape on High Alert as Level 8 Weather Warning Issued
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (418+ words) The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre has placed the province on high alert following an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). According to SAWS, an intense cut-off low-pressure system is expected…...