Disaster Management
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Our Focus On Disaster Management
C-DEZ Foundation focuses on increased humanitarian support to vulnerable populations and victims of disaster and calamities of all kinds. For the longest of time, Africa has experienced increased numbers of disasters, mainly climate related. Since 2000, South Africa alone has experienced a high number of climate-related disasters, with a report stating 54 such events. Floods and storms are the most frequent, with droughts also significantly impacting the country. These events have led to loss of life, displacement, infrastructure damage, agricultural losses, and other socio-economic consequences.
C-DEZ Foundation takes a more detailed look at how Disasters are affecting us
Storms, including cyclones and severe weather events, are another
South Africa has also experienced significant drought events, with some years seeing millions impacted.
The Western Cape, particularly Cape Town, faced a severe drought between 2015 and 2018, with the severity estimated to occur only once every 400 years, according to a report.
Climate change-related events have also led to heat waves, wildfires, and increased incidents of vector-borne diseases.
Weather-related disasters have cost South Africa more than R113 billion in losses since 1980.
Conclusion
To date, in 2025, South Africa continues to experience high levels of disasters, and, our government and communities are never entirely ready for the terror these disasters are causing. It is therefore an imperative for the government, private sector and non-governmental organisations to partner in the fight against these monsters. Agriculture and disaster management are the heartbeat of C-DEZ Foundation. Daily we involve our communities, weaving these two into the very fabric of our society for safe, hunger free and improved lifestyles.