disaster management

Celebrating Cape Town’s Community Heroes: The DRMC Volunteer Awards

The DRMC Volunteer Awards in Cape Town celebrated the amazing efforts of volunteers who dedicate their time to keep the…

3 days ago

Resilience Amid Flames: Cape Town’s Response to Devastating Fires

Cape Town is bravely fighting back against the wildfires that devastated its informal settlements, which left many families homeless. Local…

11 months ago

Guardians of The Mother City: Leading Disaster Control Efforts in Cape Town

The Disaster Risk Management Centre in Cape Town relies on a team of committed volunteers to tackle extreme weather events…

1 year ago

Cape Town Unites Amidst Severe Metro-Scale Storm

Cape Town faced a severe metroscale storm causing power outages, structural damage, and potential flooding. Mayor Geordin HillLewis and his…

2 years ago

Pioneering a New Approach to Disaster Management in South Africa

Dr. Elias Sithole, head of South Africa's National Disaster Management Centre, proposed an aggressive plan to overhaul the country's disaster…

2 years ago

The Power of Collaboration in Disaster Management: Responding to Flooding in Western Cape

In the past few days, Western Cape has been dealing with the aftermath of severe flooding caused by a series…

2 years ago

A Call for Caution: Western Cape Government Urges Residents to Avoid Flooded Bridges

The Western Cape province has been experiencing heavy rainfall, causing dam levels to rise and rivers to swell and even…

2 years ago

Cape Town’s Tireless Efforts to Combat Weather-Related Impacts

As Cape Town experiences a series of cold fronts and heavy rainfall, the city's dedicated teams are working ceaselessly to…

2 years ago

Western Cape Prepares for Difficult Winter Season with Load Shedding

The Western Cape Government is bracing itself for a challenging winter season, made worse by cold weather and extended load…

3 years ago