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Hundreds still homeless one month on from South Africa's Western Cape floods

Hundreds still homeless one month on from South Africa's Western Cape floods

Summary

Severe storms hit South Africa’s Western Cape last month, killing 11 people and damaging tens of thousands of homes. Many farm workers lost their homes on employers’ land and remain homeless one month after the floods.

Key Facts

  • The Western Cape region in South Africa experienced severe and deadly storms last month.
  • 11 people died due to the floods.
  • Tens of thousands of homes were damaged by the flooding.
  • The area is well known for growing wine.
  • Many displaced people are farm workers who lived on land owned by their employers.
  • Their housing was completely destroyed by the floods.
  • Local outreach groups are helping those affected by the disaster.
  • One month after the floods, hundreds of people still have no homes.
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