A fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning destroyed approximately 50 informal structures in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, according to IOL. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries and community interference was reported during firefighting efforts before the blaze was brought under control. The extent of displacement and the cause of the fire were not detailed in the report.

A fire in an informal settlement in Durban resulted in one death and the destruction of 44 structures, displacing numerous residents, according to SABC News.

Westlands MP Wanyonyi has extended support to over 200 victims of a fire that occurred in Githogoro on June 26, 2026, around noon. The incident left many residents homeless as their houses and belongings were destroyed by the flames.

A fast-moving wildfire in southern France has led to the evacuation of approximately 10,000 people, as it has consumed over 1,500 hectares of land. The situation remains critical as authorities respond to the emergency.

A fire in the Bluegum section of Duduza, City of Ekurhuleni, resulted in the deaths of four family members, including an elderly woman and twin toddlers, on Wednesday. The incident has been described as tragic.

Authorities in Pretoria are investigating the cause of a third fatal winter shack fire that has devastated an informal settlement. Search and recovery teams are actively combing through the wreckage in search of possible victims.