Dam levels across Western Cape decline to 48.8% from 65.6% last year as drought conditions persist. Water restrictions loom while Knysna faces Day Zero.
The Western Cape has significantly expanded its conservation footprint, with more than 81 000 ha of ecologically-important land now formally protected.
NSRI Simon’s Town crews rescued a stranded sailor and two paddlers in separate incidents off Cape Point, ensuring everyone returned safely.
NSRI Simon’s Town crews rescued a stranded sailor and two paddlers in separate incidents off Cape Point, ensuring everyone returned safely.
Dam levels in Cape Town and the Western Cape have fallen below 50%, prompting concerns over water security amid low rainfall forecasts.
A heatwave in Western and Northern Cape brings extreme temperatures, prompting school caution and health precautions for residents.
Cape Town’s dam levels are critically low at 51.8%, prompting officials to urge immediate water conservation amid rising consumption and heat.
Premier Winde gives update on foot-and-mouth disease response with 41 019 vaccines administered, while water security challenges persist across province.
Murder in the Western Cape decreased by 3.4% in the latest quarter, but with 1 157 murders maintains the second highest murder rate in the country
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde highlighted job creation and economic growth during his address, warning of crime and health threats while emphasizing infrastructure and social initiatives for the province’s future.