South Africa

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | August 28th, 2001 | Trackback

The worst storms in 40 years have caused severe flooding in Cape Town, causing President Thabo Mbeki to declare the area a disaster zone. Hardest hit were the shanty towns in the flatlands on the outskirts of the city, particularly settlements near the airport. Some 15,000 people have been driven from their homes. Other residential areas and the city’s commercial district fared better, but travel to Cape Town should be deferred until the emergency has passed.

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South Africa

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | August 15th, 2001 | Trackback

Incidence of malaria has increased significantly in recent months, with the northeastern portions of the country the hardest hit. This region includes Kruger National Park, but cases of the disease contracted in the park are low compared to the surrounding areas. Take precautions, especially to avoid being bitten by wearing clothing that covers the arms and legs, using insect repellent and sleeping under mosquito netting.

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South Africa

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | August 6th, 2001 | Trackback

The floods of February have receded from Kruger National Park and operations are almost back to normal. Most camps have reopened and all entrance gates except Crocodile Bridge in the south are open. About 75 percent of the average annual rainfall fell in February.

Authorities are serious about cleaning up the country’s rampant crime. Since March, when concerted police sweeps began, some 20,000 people have been arrested.

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