Disaster management teams mopping up
CAPE TOWN - Disaster management teams have already started mopping up Cape Town.
The Cape Flats have been severely hit by two days of torrential rain.
While no disruptive weather is forecast over the weekend, disaster teams remain on high alert as several areas are flooded.
eNCA's Nobesuthu Hejana reports.
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