Some schools still remain closed in Garden Route district

12 Mwezi wa tano, 2026

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Some schools in South Africa's Garden Route district remain closed following recent floods and wind damage that have cut off several communities.

The Garden Route Disaster Management Centre reported ongoing closures in affected areas. Municipalities have made progress reopening roads across the region.

Disaster head Gerhard Otto said food hampers continue to be distributed to isolated spots. "Food hampers are being taken through to Avontuur and Kammenassie to be distributed to areas that is cut off where we can access areas," he stated.

Around a thousand people remain housed in halls while house assessments proceed. Officials plan to fly in supplies to unreachable zones on 13 May if weather permits, and residents may return home once sunny conditions arrive.

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Flooded informal settlement in Western Cape during severe storms with high winds and rain.

Severe storms hit Western Cape, causing deaths and flooding

11 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI

Heavy rains and gale-force winds from two cold fronts battered the Western Cape on Monday, leading to at least one confirmed death, widespread flooding in informal settlements, school closures, and disruptions to power and transport.

Six schools remain closed in Western Cape after storm damage

The Western Cape Department of Education says six schools remain closed in the Eden and Central Karoo districts due to damage from recent storms. Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier reported that 64 schools have significant infrastructure damage and the department is concerned about the financial implications.

All schools reopen in Cape Winelands District

22 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Western Cape Education Department has confirmed that all schools in the Cape Winelands District have reopened following closures caused by severe weather last week.

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Severe storms damage homes and school in Botshabelo

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Death toll from recent severe weather rises to 18

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Western Cape floods claim 11 lives and leave 150000 affected

Western Cape storm damage estimated at R10 billion

The Western Cape Government reports that storms last month caused nearly R10 billion in damage across the province. Eleven people died in the floods and one remains missing. Additional funding will be requested from the national government.

Disaster management teams on high alert in KwaZulu-Natal districts

4 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Disaster management teams in parts of KwaZulu-Natal are on high alert following an escalation of weather warnings by the South African Weather Service. Orange Level 6 warnings now apply to Ugu, Zululand, King Cetshwayo and Umkhanyakude districts, indicating a high chance of significant damage. A cold front and cut-off low are expected to bring heavy rain and damaging winds.

Cape Town on high alert as cold front approaches

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management is on standby ahead of a well-developed cold front due this weekend. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain on Sunday.

Jumamosi, 6. Mwezi wa sita 2026, 15:18:40