Site C residents in Khayelitsha call for help as cold, wet weather persists across WC
The cold front, which made landfall on Wednesday, brought with it stormy weather that has left thousands of residents destitute.
About 150 people from Site C in Khayelitsha were forced to leave their waterlogged homes on Wednesday night. Groups huddled around two small heaters at a small community hall on 26 June 2025. Picture: Ntuthuzelo Nene/EWN
CAPE TOWN - Cold and wet weather continue to persist across the Western Cape, with level 2 and 4 warnings for disruptive rain, strong winds, and damaging waves still in effect.
The cold front, which made landfall on Wednesday, brought with it stormy weather that has left thousands of residents destitute.
Disaster teams and humanitarian aid organisations have their hands full assisting affected families in the Cape Metro, the Cape Winelands, and the Boland region.
Many residents in Site C in Khayelitsha are dealing with knee-high water levels inside their dwellings, damaging food and furniture.
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About 150 people from Site C in Khayelitsha have filled a small community hall after being forced to leave their waterlogged homes last night. Groups are huddled around two small heaters, while some covered themselves with light blankets @NtuthuzeloNene pic.twitter.com/mo6dfGLdpO
Others are busy digging trenches to allow the dirty, stagnant water to flow away from their homes.
Ward 87 councillor Khayalethu Kama said they’ve approached the mayor and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for help.
"The mayor just responded now to say I must be specific about what assistance do these people need. I’ve tried to say things like food, blankets, clothes, and mattresses."
He added that some residents have lost everything and need all the support they can get.