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Franschhoek villa
news

Cape storm: LOOK at these before and after pics of a luxury Franschhoek villa

damaging wind and waves KwaZulu-Natal
News

WATCH: Scenes of disaster in Franschhoek in wake of Cape storm

Cape Town
Cape Town

Tragedy strikes Cape Town: Eight lives lost to electrocution

Franschhoek villa
News

Cape storm: LOOK at these before and after pics of a luxury Franschhoek villa

damaging wind and waves KwaZulu-Natal
News

WATCH: Scenes of disaster in Franschhoek in wake of Cape storm

Cape Town
Cape Town

Tragedy strikes Cape Town: Eight lives lost to electrocution

Watch Flooding, road closures and damages video
News

WATCH: Flooding, road closures and damages [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga25-09-2023 09:57

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Flooding, road closures and damages were reported due to WEATHER conditions in several parts of SA.

Libya's Derna
News

Devastating flash floods claim over 2,300 lives in Libya’s Derna

By AFP13-09-2023 10:54

In the wake of a catastrophic natural disaster, Libya’s eastern city of Derna finds itself in the throes of an unprecedented tragedy.

Libya's Derna
Africa News

At least 150 lives lost in the wake of storm Danie

By Agence France-Presse12-09-2023 11:37

Eastern Libya has been plunged into chaos as torrential rains brought on by storm Daniel wreaked havoc on the region.

mudslide
Africa News

Mudslide, fire kills seven children in DR Congo camp

By Agence France-Presse21-08-2023 15:51

The mudslide in May caused by the fatal floods has claimed the deaths of seven children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

floods
News

KZN floods victim remains missing since Tuesday

By Siso Naile30-06-2023 18:50

The 23-year-old herdsman Thembinkosi Sihle Sibandze is resumed dead after he was swept away by floods on Tuesday, 27 June.

Carte Blanche Ellis Park
Africa News

Carte Blanche this Sunday | Whistleblower House – WATCH

By Thabiso Papiso29-06-2023 17:46

Sunday, 2 July’s episode of Carte Blanche will showcase how far whistleblowers will go to come out with the truth, fighting corruption.

WATCH: Homes flooded and vehicles damaged in KZN flash floods
News

WATCH: Homes flooded and vehicles damaged in KZN flash floods

By Corné van Zyl28-06-2023 11:50

WATCH as homes were flooded and vehicles damaged in KwaZulu-Natal flash floods. One person died. Here is the latest.

Clanwilliam Dam project site offices wash away
News

WATCH: Site offices washed away at Clanwilliam Dam

By Nick Pawson17-06-2023 15:24

Videos began surfacing on Friday showing the Clanwilliam Dam project site offices being washed away after heavy rains.

Lourens river has burst its banks
News

WATCH: Lourens river bursts its banks causing major power outage

By Nick Pawson14-06-2023 12:57

Parts of the Western Cape are experiencing major disruption and flooding after a series of cold fronts began to make landfall.

Roads washed away in the Overstrand District
News

WATCH: Roads washed away, houses flooded in Overstrand

By Nick Pawson04-06-2023 13:51

Cleanup operations are under way in the Overstrand District after heavy rains destroyed roads and left some residents temporarily displaced.

Nigeria needs urgent action to address its vulnerability to floods
Environment

Nigeria needs urgent action to address its vulnerability to floods

By The Conversation09-05-2023 10:17

Researchers who have specialized in meteorology for about two decades suggest several ways to improve the country’s flood resilience.

Watch EThekwini on high alert following warning of flooding video
News

WATCH: eThekwini Municipality flooding warning [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga08-05-2023 10:57

Watch news in a minute for a summary of a warning about the possibility of localised floods in vulnerable areas of eThekwini story.

Congo
News

At least 72 dead bodies recovered in flooded east Congo village

By Cwenga Maqhubela07-05-2023 12:17

A total of 72 dead bodies have been recovered thus far in a village that was hit by floods in east Democratic Republic of Congo.

Malawi
Africa News

Malawi death toll now at 1 000 after Cyclone Freddy

By Keliah Daniels14-04-2023 13:02

According to Malawi’s president, the death toll in the country is now over 1 000 people after Cyclone Freddy’s return.

Watch KZN marks one year since the worst floods video
News

WATCH: KZN floods marks one year [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga12-04-2023 10:51

Watch news in a minute for a summary of the floods resulted in lives being lost and extensive damage to infrastructure story.

Floods
News

KZN marks one year since the worst floods in history [Pictures]

By Cwenga Maqhubela12-04-2023 09:49

KZN Government and the City of eThekwini give an update on the progress made since the April 2022 KZN floods.

Gumbi family
News

Gumbi family hoping to find the children’s bodies a year after the KZN floods

By Ground Up11-04-2023 14:47

Today marks a year since the devastating floods across KwaZulu-Natal claimed the lives of over 400 people, with many people still missing.

Cyclone Freddy
Africa News

Cyclone Freddy: Namibia donates $100 Million to Malawi

By Keliah Daniels09-04-2023 21:23

ICT Minister of Namibia, Peya Mushelenga announced after Cyclone Freddy delivering decisions from the fourth cabinet meeting held this week.

Watch calls for better disaster management policies video
News

WATCH: Calls for better disaster management policies [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga03-04-2023 12:03

Watch news in a minute for a summary of the Disaster Management Act can be used to give funds for emergency resources story.

Cholera
Africa News

Cholera outbreak in Mozambique after Cyclone Freddy

By Keliah Daniels02-04-2023 20:30

According to the UN, there were over 19 000 confirmed cases of cholera reported across eight of Mozambique’s provinces.

EFF
News

EFF disgusted after destroyed bridge by municipal-deployed grader

By Siso Naile28-03-2023 07:34

The EFF has been left disgusted after a bridge built by their Fighter to accommodate learners crossing the river to school was demolished.

Watch Ramaphosa to visit the Eastern Cape tomorrow video
News

WATCH: Ramaphosa to visit the Eastern Cape tomorrow [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga27-03-2023 15:24

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Ramaphosa to visit eastern cape floods affecting residents and infrastructure story.

eThekwini
News

Nearly a year after the floods, eThekwini villagers are still hoping for help

By Ground Up24-03-2023 14:02

Nearly a year after the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal, some families in eThekwini say they have still not received any help.

Malawi village - Cyclone Freddy
Africa News

Malawi villages suffering after Cyclone Freddy

By Keliah Daniels21-03-2023 20:01

According to the government, at least 89 people died in Malawi’s Mulanje district, but the locals say that the death toll is much higher.

Malawi Cyclone Freddy
Africa News

Cyclone Freddy: Malawi death toll at 326

By Keliah Daniels17-03-2023 17:41

After Cyclone Freddy, Malawi will have two weeks of national mourning and a state of emergency have been declared in the country.

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