Disaster Management

More than 41 000 people have been affected by severe flooding in Cape Town as South Africa declares a national disaster after storms, heavy rain and wind batter multiple provinces

The money will allow municipalities to rebuild structures damaged by floods, said Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa

By early Thursday morning, authorities were still trying to dissuade residents from walking over the jigsawed road, where the smell of gas was strong

Disasters and emergencies should be used by our cities as an opportunity to learn, innovate and bring about systemic changes to mitigate future risks

But solutions can only be truly effective if funding and threat information reaches the local level

Gauteng’s Urban Search and Rescue team earns international recognition

The fire began burning again on Thursday, and the City of Johannesburg has called for reinforcements

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister has allocated more funds to relieve drought affecting several provinces

The City of Cape Town continues, however, to monitor hotspots for flare-ups in the South Peninsula, with Chapman’s Peak Drive remaining closed.

The City of Tshwane has declared a state of disaster in two areas, following heavy storms that caused damage of an estimated R100-million.

Niren Tolsi speaks to the men and women who have been keeping KwaZulu-Natal’s monstrous blaze at bay.

Despite the death of five foreigners, provincial officials insist reintegration has been successful.

Refugees and asylum seekers are being given the option of repatriation or reintegration — and most see it as a choice between dying here or at home.

Immigrants endure inhumane conditions, but would rather stay than return to their communities when the camps close on July 23.