Fire in IY 16th April

Fire in IY 16th April

In the early hours of 16 April, a fire erupted in the upper area of IY, presenting a daunting challenge for the dedicated firefighters. Despite the adverse weather conditions, including strong winds, the Fire Department promptly responded and successfully brought the...
Fire in IY 11th March

Fire in IY 11th March

During the early hours of 11 March 2017, an incident unfolded that would forever be etched in the collective memory of the Western Cape. What initially seemed like a minor fire swiftly escalated into the most devastating informal housing fire ever witnessed in the...
Fire in Hangberg 20th March

Fire in Hangberg 20th March

On the evening of 20 March, the community of Hangberg were confronted with a devastating fire.  Thanks to the swift response of the dedicated fire and rescue team, the blaze was promptly brought under control, limiting the extent of the damage. Although the incident...
Floods in IY 7th June

Floods in IY 7th June

During the powerful storm that struck on 7th June, approximately 10 structures were destroyed, and regrettably, a few minor injuries were reported. On the 9th of June the upper area of the IY community again took a battering during a stormy evening and over 250...
Santa’s Shoebox

Santa’s Shoebox

Thula Thula had the privilege of receiving a collection of children’s Christmas gift boxes from the incredibly generous Santa Shoebox Project. These beautiful gifts brought immense joy to the hearts of those affected by the recent fire in Hout Bay, who had...