Western Cape
The Western Cape SPCA is on high alert as an Orange Level 8 weather warning takes effect from Sunday until Tuesday, prompting preparations to assist animals at risk of flooding.
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Education authorities in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape have closed schools in high-risk areas on Wednesday and Thursday due to an intense low-pressure system bringing life-threatening floods and snow. The South African Weather Service issued multiple Orange-level warnings for disruptive rain, thunderstorms and damaging winds. Officials prioritised pupil safety as conditions are forecast to ease only from Friday.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa's recently announced SANDF deployment to combat gang violence, calling it a costly repeat of the ineffective 2019 effort amid SAPS shortcomings.
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The Western Cape Government has assured residents of sufficient fuel supplies to meet demand. This follows concerns over the Middle East conflict's potential impact, with Premier Alan Winde urging suppliers to avoid unethical practices.
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