Western Cape

2022 - 12 - 15

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Water scarcity in Western Cape towns persists despite recent heavy ... (Daily Maverick)

Despite recent heavy rains, which caused flooding in parts of the Western Cape, some towns in the province are still at risk of running out of water.

It is part of the Olifants-Doorn River water resources project and is one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the country. The metro is in the seventh year of a harsh and devastating drought and in January recorded its driest month yet. President Cyril Ramaphosa and DWS Minister Senzo Mchunu were in the area this week and promised that villagers would benefit from the project soon and that those who looted the funds would be held accountable. Vuyiseka Tumana, the acting director at Water and Sanitation Services Support, said South Africa is a water-scarce country, ranking 17th on the dry countries list. All these things will contribute to the resilience of water resources where we know that we are comfortable and move from being vulnerable to water shortages.” Knysna has become the first municipality in the Western Cape to implement water restrictions this year. “The daily usage of our residents and businesses could further be reduced to assist with this crisis,” added Butler. Many have called for the municipality to slow down on approving new developments until there is a new dam or extension of the current dams. The DWS said a programme was being developed to assist struggling municipalities. “Although some areas in this region experienced flash floods last year and this year, the flooding did not result in higher inflows. Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works, which pollutes the Diep River, is also one of the department’s concerns. Much of the Karoo gets low rainfall and relies heavily on groundwater resources.

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3 people caught with 4000 mandrax tablets in the Western Cape (Eyewitness News)

Along the west coast, officers acted on a tip-off and arrested three suspected drug dealers on the R27.

[#GunsOffTheStreets]NP [https://t.co/nNqoaSosmO] [pic.twitter.com/45WN7dw0zU] [December 15, 2022] "When the patrol vehicle approached their vehicle one of them dropped an object nearby. They confiscated a total of 4000 mandrax tablets and cash.

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Mental health organisations call for greater security in the Western ... (Independent Online)

Counselling Hub co-founder Romi Kaplan said people still do not know where and how to access resources.

There is a lack of posts being filled. We need to improve policing, support neighbourhood watches and victim support volunteers. “Gang violence and increase in crime contributes to mental health issues.

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Eight arrested in North West, six in Western Cape for driver's licence ... (Independent Online)

They were arrested on Wednesday in a take-down operation by the Provincial Organised Crime Unit, Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit, Crime Intelligence and the ...

He too is expected to make his court appearance in Wynberg on Monday.” He said that in a separate incident, members of the Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit arrested a 52-year-old British national in Llandudno on Wednesday on charges of fraud. “The investigating team gathered information and successfully conducted an undercover operation simultaneously in Goodwood, Philippi and Lansdowne, where the six suspects – including a foreign national – were arrested on charges of fraud and corruption.

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Western Cape on high alert as rainy weekend sets in (News24)

Western Cape residents can expect, on average, 15 to 20mm of rain on Friday as they welcome the long weekend, along with two weather warnings.

The areas could see damaging winds and heavy downpours, leading to localised flooding of low-lying bridges, settlements and roads, as well as damage to infrastructure. It brought flooding to several parts of the province, including Cape Town, De Doorns and the West Coast. The rainfall was not likely to exceed 30mm, Makubalo said. She added that areas which experienced rainfall earlier this week were more vulnerable to flooding because the ground was water-logged. The Cape Town metro will see slightly less rain, with around 10 to 15mm forecast. Strong wind and small hail could accompany the rain.

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WATCH | Western Cape geared up for severe weather (eNCA)

A level 4 yellow warning and Level 6 orange warning have been issued for severe thunderstorms in the Western Cape and the Northern Cape.

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More thunderstorms headed for the Western Cape, record-breaking ... (Independent Online)

The Cape Town Weather Office has warned that severe thunderstorms resulting in flooding and large amounts of small hail would be experienced across the ...

“Over a 48-hour period, Paarl measured 65.2mm and Wellington 59mm. However, we appeal to all our road users to please exercise even greater caution when travelling.” This also includes periods of strong winds.

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Level 6 warning: Severe thunderstorms, hail to hit Western Cape on ... (Citizen)

The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and damaging winds in five provinces from Friday.

Western half of the Eastern Cape: Partly cloudy and warm to hot, becoming cloudy with widespread showers and thundershowers. Western Cape: Cloudy to partly cloudy and cool to warm with scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers. The wind along the coast will be light south-westerly in the south at first, otherwise moderate north-easterly. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh north-easterly. Cloudy with fog patches along the coast in the morning where it will be cool with light and variable wind becoming moderate south-westerly from the afternoon. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High.

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Level 6 warning for HAILSTORMS and floods TODAY in these parts ... (The South African)

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said flash flooding of roads, susceptible settlements, and danger to life in crossing fast-flowing streams. “Large ...

Please remember to include your name, surname, and as much details and information as possible. Localized and short-term disruption to essential services (water, electricity, communication network, etc).”SAWS Motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and reduced visibility. ALSO READ: “Large amounts of small hail/large hail can cause damage to vehicles and difficult driving conditions, especially where heavy downpours are present. Here are the areas.

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