{"id":266858,"date":"2025-07-08T12:50:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T10:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/?p=266858"},"modified":"2025-07-08T15:13:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:13:52","slug":"rainfall-wreaks-havoc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/rainfall-wreaks-havoc\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Town storms cause road collapse in Vredehoek and widespread flooding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <em>Cape of Storms<\/em> lived up to its name this past week, bringing widespread flooding and damage across Cape Town , particularly affecting Vredehoek and several informal settlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vredehoek-road-collapse-forces-closure\">Vredehoek Road Collapse Forces Closure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Following heavy downpours, a stormwater culvert in Van Riebeeck Park, Vredehoek, became blocked, causing flooding in the lower section of the park. As a result, a portion of the pavement along Homeleigh Avenue collapsed and now requires reconstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, confirmed that the road has been temporarily closed at the intersections of Capel Road and Gorge Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cAn inspection was undertaken by the road depots to determine remedial works required. The road will be re-opened only once the safety of road users can be assured. Detours will remain in place for now,\u201d Quintas said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Ward 77 Councillor Francine Higham has urged residents to avoid the area for their safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-informal-settlements-hardest-hit\">Informal Settlements Hardest Hit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The City&#8217;s Disaster Risk Management (DRM) teams continue to assess damage in several informal settlements. Spokesperson Charlotte Powell said on Sunday, 6 July, that assessments were conducted in low-lying areas severely impacted by the rains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Langa, at the Intersite and Sanitiser settlements, 67 dwellings were damaged, affecting 240 people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Masicendani, 20 homes were affected, impacting 80 people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Kampies, Strandfontein, 50 homes were affected, impacting 150 residents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The City\u2019s Informal Settlements Management branch has been activated to assist affected residents, while the National Department of Human Settlements is also conducting on-site evaluations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe City\u2019s NGO partners will provide humanitarian relief, while the Roads and Infrastructure Management department has been requested to deliver sand and milling,\u201d Powell added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ongoing-monitoring-and-support\">Ongoing Monitoring and Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While the worst of the storm has passed, cold and damp conditions are expected to linger. 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