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storm damage

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A lamp post snapped in Bantam Street, in Bo-Kaap, causing power outages in Astana Street, Yusuf Drive, Voetboog Road, and Bloem Street, in Bo-Kaap. 
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Storms cause widespread power outages across Cape Town

The City of Cape Town’s electricity teams are actively on the ground, attending to a high number of service requests across the city.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
2 min read
U-Turn is making a public appeal for blankets, yoga mats, non-perishable foods, second hand clothing and toiletries.
U TURN

Help U-Turn provide shelter for the homeless amid stormy weather

With storms threatening the region, U-Turn urgently seeks donations to expand shelter for the homeless and protect vulnerable individuals from the harsh weather.

  • OWN Correspondent
1 min read
The NSRI is appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full moon spring tide peaks today, Friday November 15. Picture: Nigel Riley
NSRI

Spring tide safety warning from NSRI

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CITY OF CAPE TOWN

Church group conducts clean ups for Mandela Day

This past weekend, volunteers from the Shincheonji church in partnership with Streetscapes and councillors took to Darling Street and other areas in Cape Town to conduct…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
1 min read
CAPE TOWN

Severe weather impacts community newspapers’ distribution

Heeding the South African Weather Service’s latest impact warning, which is a Level 8 severe weather warning for disruptive rain and the possibility of flooding, mudslides and…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
The oak tree was uprooted at St George’s Cathedral.
CAPE TOWN

St George’s Cathedral takes a hit during storm

An old oak tree in the parking lot of St George’s Cathedral was uprooted by the storm last night and came crashing down into the church’s fence. Dean of St George’s Cathedral in…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
3 min read