Farmers and farm dwellers are counting their losses after devastating fires in Mpumalanga's Highveld region. The fires, which started in the winter and are still burning, have gutted thousands of hectares of grazing land, properties, livestock and agricultural equipment. Farmers say the fires are intense and much worse than compared to previous fire seasons. Farmer associations are calling on government to assist affected farmers. SABC News' Tumelo Machogo and Frank Goqwana have more from Amersfoort. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Mpumalanga farmers, farm dwellers counting their losses after devastating fires
Farmers and farm dwellers are counting their losses after devastating fires in Mpumalanga's Highveld region. The fires, which started in the winter and are still burning, have gutted thousands of hectares of grazing land, properties, livestock and agricultural equipment. Farmers say the fires are intense and much worse than compared to previous fire seasons. Farmer associations are calling on government to assist affected farmers. SABC News' Tumelo Machogo and Frank Goqwana have more from Amersfoort. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.