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Informal settlements bear brunt of Cape Town storm damage

11 May 2026 by CapeTownNewsReader
FLOODS

Storms in metro areas severely impacted informal settlements, causing extensive damage and flooding, with thousands displaced and urgent housing needs.

The post Informal settlements bear brunt of Cape Town storm damage appeared first on City Vision.

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