Capture This! is a podcast series that shines a light on failing councils, collapsing cities, and the communities at the helm of the resistance.

This fourth episode shifts the focus to disaster management, community preparedness, and the ongoing climate crisis impacting South African municipalities.

Hosted by Thandi O'Hagan and Zanele Kanya, we explore how consecutive climate catastrophes reveal deep gaps in local governance. Featuring the moving personal account of Durban flood survivor Sibongile, and expert insights from Ephias Mugari, a post-doc fellow at the University of Limpopo, we dive into why disaster management must start long before disaster strikes, and how authorities can build genuine trust with the communities they serve.

In the podcast

• The escalating reality of climate catastrophes in South Africa and their compounding social impacts.
• Sibongile’s personal account of the April 2022 Durban floods, her displacement, and the reality of living in temporary emergency shelters for years.
• The legal and systemic implications of declaring a "National Disaster" in South Africa.
• Ephias Mugari’s discusses the lack of disaster preparedness at local levels.
• The critical role of localized, trusted communication channels.
• How to bridge the trust gap between communities and local provincial disaster management structures.

Links to Sources:

Municipal Mismanagement Report Link: https://beyondstatecapture.org.za/reports/

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