Why is UCT’s Jagger Library still boarded up?

Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp Nearly five years after a devastating fire on the University...

Cape Town fires surge as heat and winds stretch emergency crews

Fire activity across Cape Town has climbed sharply over the past eight weeks, with...

Khayelitsha blaze destroys 177 homes as relief begins

Khayelitsha fire tore through the Tsepe Tsepe informal settlement on Sunday, destroying 177 structures...

Emergency teams battle fire on Signal Hill

Firefighting teams are responding to a vegetation fire on lower Signal Hill this morning,...

Veldt launches fundraiser to support staff after Hout Bay fire

Veldt, the popular braai eatery and smokehouse in Hout Bay, has launched a crowdfunding...

Update: Fire flares up on Peak’s Valley side of Table Mountain National Park

Jun 15, 2025 – 18:00 – In an concerning development, a flare-up has been...

Ground assessment of TMNP fire damage as some trails reopen

In a positive development for outdoor enthusiasts, SANParks has announced the reopening of three...

SANParks to conduct aerial survey of fire damage to Silvermine

This morning, SANParks is set to carry out an essential aerial survey to assess...

Tokai fire update: Blaze contained but areas remain volatile and hazardous

Update | 10am, Wednesday, 30 April: As firefighting efforts have been scaled back in...

Fireworks safety concerns heightened after Cape Town mountain fire

The fire that briefly threatened the seaside suburbs of Kalk Bay and Clovelly has...