Western Cape wildfires 2026
The worst fire season in a decade, from the first January flare-ups to the count of what burned.
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updated 14 Aug 2026
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The state of the city, 2026
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Cape Town's Safest (and Most Dangerous) Neighbourhoods, Ranked by SAPS Data (2026)
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