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Watch - South Africa’s deadly winter

In a dramatic showdown between nature and industry, a group of brave activists confronts the looming threat of coal mining in a pristine South African paradise, proving that not all heroes wear capes—some wield picket signs and a fierce commitment to the planet.
Watch - South Africa’s deadly winter A series of severe cold fronts hit Cape Town from 3 to 6 July 2025, leaving thousands affected and displaced due to heavy flooding in areas. (Photo: Kristin Engel)

Reporting by: Kristin Engel for Our Burning Planet
Video edited by: Joel Seboa
Filmed by: Bernard Kotzé & Joel Seboa
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Mike van Olst

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