2023 Western Cape floods

The 2023 Western Cape floods were a series of devastating weather events, culminating in a catastrophic storm from 24–25 September 2023, which caused at least 11 deaths, left over 80,000 people without electricity, and forced thousands to evacuate. Quotes Shack dwellers are fighting a losing battle. They will never win until the City relocates them to proper housing or provides fully serviced sites. Every year during this season we complain about the same issues. It is heartbreaking to see both old and young people trapped in floodwaters. 40 councillor Bongani Ngcombolo in Gugulethu described conditions in his ward as dire. Almost all the streets are flooded, including Dlavu, Nyanda and Japhta Masemola, which are among the worst affected. We do not know what to do. We are appealing to humanitarian organisations to provide food to flood victims. 96 councillor Lucky Mbiza said he is engaging local churches to shelter affected residents. External links Category:2023 floods