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NATIONAL NEWS - The Western Cape has been declared a disaster area.
Premier Helen Zille signed the declaration last week in response to the worst drought the province has experienced since 1904.
It's expected to be gazetted later this week.
The disaster will be classified for three months and can be extended if necessary.
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