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Government registers 217 fire protection associations to deal with veld fires

In an attempt to be proactive in managing uncontrolled fires, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has to date registered 217 Fire Protection Associations (FPAs). “The department is empowered by the National…

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FOR FIGHTING FIRES: Vehicles were officially handed over to fighters during Monday’s ceremony. From left, Stephen Cook, SBDM Fire Fighter, Cllr Nomhle Gaga, SBDM Mayoral Committee Member for Infrastructure and Community Services, Executive Mayor of SBDM, Cllr Khunjuzwa Eunice Kekana, Jacob Pretorius, SBDM Fire Fighter, Theo Betha, SBDM Director, Infrastructure and Community Services and Johannes Lukas, Fire Fighter
SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Sarah Baartman District Municipality hands over fire fighting vehicles

On Monday, May 18, a total of seven vehicles were handed over to four of the local municipalities, including one vehicle for Sarah Baartman District Municipality, the other three local municipalities each received an allocation which they…

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