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In a working-class neighbourhood of Abidjan, a small group of young volunteers armed with shovels and rakes is scrubbing rubbish-clogged drains. Their message: “Our streets are not rubbish bins.”
The lovely weather will make people want to leap into the nearest pedalo (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)
The death toll from last week’s flooding in the Eastern Cape has risen to 92 after the recovery of two more bodies on Wednesday.
Damaging waves, which may lead to disruptions in ports, are expected in parts of the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape; however, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), it will be fine and cool for most regions.
The government estimates it will require R1.2 billion to build houses for Eastern Cape flood victims.
In the devastating floods that ravaged Mthatha last week, claiming at least 92 lives, one young woman’s story stands as a testament to both survival and unbearable loss.
Very cold conditions are expected in the Western Cape and the Northern Cape with daytime temperatures of 10ଌ or below in some parts, according to the South African Weather Service.
Gav has started providing weather updates for Glasto-goers.
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A cold snap is looming over parts of South Africa this week, with temperatures set to drop sharply from Wednesday.
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