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R62 collapse and floods leave Eastern Cape farming communities counting R1.5 billion in losses
Eastern Cape floods leave Langkloof and Gamtoos Valley farming communities facing widespread damage and major road infrastructure challenges.
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Death toll after severe weather conditions rises to 10
The death toll linked to the recent severe weather conditions in the Western Cape has risen to 10 as emergency response teams continue recovery operations across flood-stricken communities. Dwayne Evans,…
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Traffic movement through N1, Du Toitskloof and Huguenot Tunnel improve
Traffic flow improved significantly on the N1, Du Toitskloof, and Huguenot Tunnel after disruptions from severe weather and flooding.
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Floodwaters tear through Kouga region, communities rally as hundreds are left displaced
Floodwaters have torn through towns, farms and rural communities in what may be remembered as one of the worst disasters in Kouga’s history.
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Extraordinary flood pushes Kouga Dam beyond capacity
Unprecedented flooding in the Gamtoos Valley has broken records at Kouga Dam, which surged from below 33% to overflowing in just 18 hours.
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Experts warn of danger as flood-swept snakes wash up on Jeffreys Bay beaches
Experts have warned residents to avoid handling snakes washed ashore after recent Kouga floods left wildlife displaced and injured.
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Kouga floods: 250 residents displaced as municipality races to reopen roads and restore power
Roads damaged, bridges washed away and 250 residents displaced as Kouga Municipality battles the aftermath of devastating floods.
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Severe weather causes flooding as Western Cape braces for second cold front
Severe weather has caused flooding across the Cape Winelands, with bridges closed and residents evacuated as a second cold front approaches.
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Severe weather forces school closures in Cape Winelands
Over 150 schools in the Cape Winelands and Eden districts will be closed on Monday due to severe weather warnings affecting the Western Cape.
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Severe weather across multiple provinces declared a national disaster
The National Disaster Management Centre has officially classified the severe weather affecting multiple provinces across SA as a national disaster.
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