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South Africa Declares National Disaster After Floods, Storms

South Africa declared a national disaster after floods and storms caused widespread damage in the country, allowing the government to free up funds for relief and reconstruction. Disruptive rains, floods, strong winds and hail from Oct. 22 to Oct. 29 …

South Africa Races to Contain Oil Spill From Wrecked Cargo Ship

South Africa dispatched crews to contain an oil spill from a cargo vessel that ran aground earlier this month because of extreme weather conditions. Strong waves eroded the hull of the 125-meter (410-foot) MV Ultra Galaxy, which beached at Brand …

South Africa Storms in Western Cape Cause Damage to 35,000 Homes

Storms that pounded South Africa’s Western Cape province have led to flood damage affecting more than 35,000 households in the city of Cape Town, Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said. “We’ve got more than 35,000 families in the city who have …