LOOK: ‘Drastic and disturbing spike in the number of fires in KwaZulu-Natal’

Durban — The Working on Fire (WOF) Kishugu Joint Venture based in KwaZulu-Natal has experienced the busiest week in the winter fire season.WOF, which is under and funded by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, is an Expanded Public Works Programme aimed at providing work opportunities to young men and women.WOF-Kishugu said it has had one of the busiest weeks since the start of the winter fire season in June.The Working on Fire-Kishugu uMtshezi team. Picture: SuppliedWOF-Kishugu has 41 teams stationed across the province in partnership with various partners. They…