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The upkeep of land within SA Navy premises has been criticised, with people living near navy compounds describing the areas as devoid of crucial firebreaks.
Residents and fire prevention authorities are concerned that multiple firebreaks in the Cape Peninsula on City of Cape Town and privately owned land were not maintained before the start of the 2023/24 fire season in the Western Cape.
Afternoon Drive host John Maytham chats to the City of Cape Town's JP Smith.
The Table Mountain fire a year ago caused enormous damage to UCT's buildings and rare library material. But aerial fire services were delayed for more than an hour due to SANParks' contracting problems.