Cape Town fire: City stretches resources to combat blazes at Table Mountain and Tygerberg Hills
Extensive fires at Table Mountain and Tygerberg Hills in Cape Town, on Saturday, trigger large-scale firefighting operations by the City.
Extensive fires at Table Mountain and Tygerberg Hills in Cape Town, on Saturday, trigger large-scale firefighting operations by the City.
SA Weather issued an alert for extremely high fire danger conditions in parts of South Africa, on Friday, 26 January 2024.
As a heatwave grips Cape Town, beachgoers are likely to flock to the shores in droves this Friday, looking for a respite from the intense heat.
South Africa’s recent heatwave has shattered temperature records in Northern Cape, Free State, and North West, with Augrabies Falls hitting a high of 46.7°C
A heatwave is forecasted to affect several South African provinces on Thursday, posing health risks and increasing fire hazards across the region.
Pretorians are particularly set to experience blistering temperatures peaking around 37°C.
Gauteng will likely experience above-average heat all week, the SA weather service warned.