Knysna evacuees are being taken to the Loerie Park area in the town while firefighters battle to get the blaze under control, Local Government MEC Anton Bredell's spokesperson James-Brent Styan says.
The southern Cape town of Knysna burned through the night. Wessel van Heerden was there. see more »
The fire in Knysna, looking from Buffalo Bay towards Brenton
A huge storm has hit Cape Town, bringing heavy rain and high winds. Read more »
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