Western Cape Government Launches Humanitarian Campaign After Knysna Fires And Storm

The Western Cape Government has launched a humanitarian campaign in response to severe fires and storms that devastated the Eden District, particularly Knysna, displacing nearly 10,000 residents and causing significant loss of life and infrastructure. The campaign includes coordinated relief efforts led by the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre, with DHL providing logistics support to transport donated goods from Cape Town to Knysna. The government has activated emergency funding under Section 25 of the Provincial Finance Management Act and is appealing to the international community for aid.