Noordwes brande neem rampafmetings aan

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Die Noordwes-sambreelbrandbeskermingsvereniging meen die vernietigende veldbrande wat daagliks in Noordwes woed en die naweek die lewe van ‘n boer van Lichtenburg geëis het, word vererger deur die regering se versuim om ag te slaan op pleidooie vir ’n langer brandseisoen. Voorsitter Eric Stoch vertel meer oor die benarde situasie…

30 Oct 2024 11PM English South Africa Business News · Business

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