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'Karoo locust outbreak alert could be an impact of climate change'

Ray White speaks to Dr Ikalafeng Kgakatsi, director for climate change and Disaster Management at DAFF. ....

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Northern Cape towns in grip of brown locust outbreak


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People should just chase the insects away - and switch off outside lights.  
The locusts spawn after heavy rains and wreak havoc on vegetation.    
Residents of Northern Cape towns have been asked not to panic over clouds of brown locusts passing through the area.   
People are requested chase away the insects and to switch off outside lights.  
The towns most affected are Upington, Kimberley, De Aar, Prieska, Kuruman, Springbok and Kathu.  
The locusts tend to congregate around houses and sports fields.  
In one instance, locusts swarmed around a children s soccer game.   
Agriculture MEC Mase Manopole said the locusts are not harmful to humans, but can destroy vegetation.  ....

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