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Nepal flash floods: 919 dead, nearly 5 000 missing including ten from South Africa
Ten South Africans are among nearly 5 000 people still missing after devastating flash floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border region this week.
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Cape Town prepares for water uncertainty with new supply programme
Cape Town’s water supply is stable, but the City warns restrictions could follow if demand grows and rainfall stays below average.
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WATCH | Kruger National Park flood repairs to cost R950 million
Heavy rains in January caused substantial damage to Kruger National Park infrastructure, with repairs now estimated to cost R950 million.
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A Super El Niño is coming: 5 hard‑won lessons the world can learn from Africa
Climate prediction scientists announced in June 2026 that El Niño, a cycle that happens every two to seven years, had formed.
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The R43 between Worcester and Villiersdorp has been reopened
The R43 between Worcester and Villiersdorp has reopened to traffic.
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Flood relief from Gift of the Givers brings hope to Kouga families
Gift of the Givers continues to provide emergency relief to flood-stricken Kouga communities after a second major flood in less than 30 days.
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Eastern Cape dams show strong recovery after recent rainfall
Recent floods in parts of the Eastern Cape caused localised damage and disruption, but dam levels have since risen sharply following heavy rainfall.
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WATCH | Severe weather causes widespread disruption across the Garden Route
Severe weather has triggered evacuations, flooding and road closures across the Garden Route, with rising rivers and safety warnings issued.
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Western Cape dam levels continue to rise following devastating May floods
Western Cape dam levels rose to 71.47%, recovering from floods, while authorities warn of more severe weather impacting communities.
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Eskom restores 85% of power outages after devastating floods
Eskom continues to make steady progress in restoring electricity supply across storm-affected areas in the Western Cape with approximately 85% of the customer base already restored.
