Cape Town receives backlash for allegedly not maintaining firebreaks

The City of Cape Town has received criticism for not maintaining firebreaks on the Cape Peninsula before the 2023/24 fire season. Also read: Firefighters deployed to Platterklip Gorge, hikers urged to descend for safety This criticism emerged after the City withdrew from an agreement with SANParks last year. According to Philip Prins, former fire manager at Table Mountain National Park … Continue reading Cape Town receives backlash for allegedly not maintaining firebreaks