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Eskom Teams Respond to Widespread Power Outages Across Western Cape Amid Severe Weather

Posted by Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert on  12 May 2026
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  Eskom says that its teams are actively working to fix widespread electricity outages across parts of the Western Cape caused by severe weather.   Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the utility has made significant progress in restoring electricity to several vulnerable communities. However, areas such as Eersterivier, Jamestown, Leiden, Delft, and Nomzamo remain without power as its technical teams face challenging weather conditions while assessing damaged infrastructure. “Eskom recovery teams are working around the
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WATCH: SANParks searching for reckless Kruger Park driver

Posted by Liesl Smit on  12 May 2026
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  SANParks is on the hunt for an individual who posted a video on social media in which he drives recklessly through a section of the Kruger National Park.   SANParks has slammed the actions of the driver as “dangerous and unlawful conduct” within this protected area under SANParks management.   “The footage shows the individual crossing rivers unlawfully, driving on roads that were officially closed, and operating a motor vehicle recklessly within a national
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Some Western Cape health facilities hit by severe weather

Posted by Caitlin Maledo on  12 May 2026
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    While the majority of medical facilities in the province remain operational, services are being put to the test and medical teams are working under challenging conditions.    This is the Western Cape Health and Wellness Department’s message, as several hospitals and clinics have been closed or are operating under contingency arrangements due to weather-related impacts.     “We are experiencing service delays at our healthcare facilities and request for patience and understanding from our

Wet weather continues on Tuesday, but less damaging winds

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  11 May 2026
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  Severe weather has battered the Western Cape over the past few days, with flooding, strong winds and widespread disruption reported across Cape Town and surrounding regions. The two cold fronts over the region were preceded by devastating flood damage over the Garden Route and its surrounds last week.   Emergency teams are responding to infrastructure damage, power outages and road incidents, while assessments in informal settlements have confirmed 1,655 dwellings affected, impacting over 5,600

IN FULL: Ramaphosa to challenge Phala Phala report in court, says he will not resign

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  11 May 2026
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  Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign following the Constitutional Court ruling, but will proceed with taking the Section 89 panel report on Phala Phala on review.   In an address from the Union Buildings, the President said the judgment, which found National Assembly rules inconsistent with the Constitution and referred the matter back for impeachment proceedings, had created uncertainty and public debate, but that he accepts and respects the ruling.   He reiterated