Amidst the worst fire season in over a decade, the Western Cape government is seeking a provincial disaster classification as ...

The Western Cape government will apply for two declarations of disaster – one for the rampant fires in the province, and the other for help with dwindling water availability in some regions.

The Western Cape is grappling with one of the most severe fire seasons in recent memory, as Premier Alan Winde confirmed that approximately 132,000 hectares have burned to date, marking the worst fire ...

The Western Cape government wants a provincial state of disaster to be declared as escalating wildfires and a deepening water ...

The Western Cape Government seeks provincial disaster classifications due to severe wildfires and worsening water shortages, aiming to unlock emergency funding and enhance response efforts.

Western Cape hospitals under strain as emergency admissions top 74300 over the festive season, the provincial health department said, reports Cape {town} Etc.