Local news Veld fires on the increase: Be aware and prepared says West Rand Emergency Services West Rand Emergency Services explains why there is an increase in veld fires this time of the year.

Addressing the closing of the 2024 Arbor Month Campaign, Swarts said one of the biggest threats to natural vegetation, property and valuable life is uncontrolled veld and forest fires.

Muntukabongwa Gazu, 67, died in veld fires in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Sunday, while 53 people were left homeless.

10 Jul 2024 (South African Government News Agency) Runaway veld fires, which have affected various municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, have claimed one life.In a statement issued by the KwaZulu-Natal ...

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Many residents close to the fire line lost their livelihoods, homes, vehicles, and livestock, and while the fires have largely been contained, there are still concerns about flareups.

Veld fires in July destroyed infrastructure, farmland and livestock on about 67 000 hectares of land, leading to financial losses to farmers and communities.