Despite a Level 10 warning, no one took action.

Despite a Level 10 warning, no one took action.

Not residents.

Nor the government.

This led to a disaster where thousands were trapped in one of the worst storms South Africa had ever experienced.

Adapting to the #ClimateCrisis is difficult when people don’t seem to understand its severity.

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-16-anatomy-of-a-disaster-how-sas-warning-systems-stalled-during-the-floods