Be alert: It’s wildfire season
South Coast communities are urged to stay on full alert as the fire index remains at dangerous levels.
RUNAWAY veld fires fanned by gale force winds have left a trail of destruction and claimed both human and animal lives.
Six people are believed to have perished in the raging fires in Kokstad, which is the worst affected area in the province.
KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs had to rescue people and animals over the last few days.
South Coast communities are urged to stay on full alert as the fire index remains at dangerous levels.
A fire which broke out in the dense bush near Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds in Uvongo last Thursday was still smouldering this week.
Air show soars
THE skies over Margate played host to pilots and planes last Saturday.
The Winter Air Tour, sponsored by the provincial government, was a thrilling success.
Spectators were treated to breath-holding aerobatic displays – and it was free.
Thanks to all who made the show possible, it was great to see Margate Airport bustling once again.
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