Spike in fires and alcohol seizures marks December in Cape Town

The festive season in Cape Town is often associated with merriment and celebration, but...

Khayelitsha blaze destroys 177 homes as relief begins

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

Cape Town to brace for hot to very hot conditions, warns SAWS

Capetonians are advised to prepare as hot to very hot and uncomfortable conditions are...

Western Cape hit by heat wave ahead of Two Oceans Marathon

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) has been put on...

Fires in Cape Town informal settlements leaves 2 000 homeless

During the festive period, more than 2 000 individuals living in informal settlements in...

City of Cape Town’s DRMC establishes donation drive for affected communities

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) has spearheaded a donation...

In photos: Cape Town houses flooded

Words and pictures: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp Over 40 informal settlements seriously affected by...