Fire
Immigrant fire victims denied building materials and land in Durban
While South African families in Briardene pick up their lives, immigrants have been excluded from rebuilding efforts
News | 5 August 2021
Plettenberg Bay protesters close N2
Kurland residents want electricity problem fixed
Brief | 4 August 2021
Charges withdrawn against man accused of starting Cape Town fire
Representations by Frederick Mhangazo’s defence team convince State to drop case
Brief | 16 July 2021
State asks for more time to investigate case against Table Mountain fire accused
Accused’s lawyer wants case struck from court roll should the state not be ready next month
Brief | 18 June 2021
Two people died and dozens left homeless in Plettenberg Bay fire
Bitou Municipality is helping the fire victims
Brief | 26 May 2021
Cape Town firefighters fear they will be fired
City says it is trying to resolve the matter and has made no such decision
News | 30 April 2021
Man arrested for Table Mountain fire no longer faces arson charges
Frederick Mhangazo came to Cape Town to study. He has ended up homeless and living from hand to mouth.
Brief | 28 April 2021
“When we arrived there, the fire was going crazy”
Firefighter Nathan Phillips is one of 714 employed by the City of Cape Town
News | 26 April 2021