Disaster Relief has many facets, needing you
Disasters don’t only need firefighters, but a range of other related activities as well, says Chad Mileham, a Director at Disaster Relief Emergency Response Teams (CERT). Known as Disaster Relief…
Why water should be included in disaster risk reduction
In 2024 alone, economic losses from floods, droughts and storms globally exceeded $550 billion globally. This means up to 90% of disasters, are water-related. Dr. Bapon Fakhruddin, of the World…
Déjàvu fire along the Double Decker route in Braamfontein
Another fire along the Double Decker route in Braamfontein, on Thursday morning, has plunged several areas in the dark. City Power said its teams are currently responding to a major…
Motorists urged to avoid Kanoneiland Bridge
The Kanoneiland Bridge, outside Upington, is currently closed due to flooding caused by rising water levels of the Orange River. As a result, the Department of Roads and Public Works…