It's true that specific actors in national gov have worsened the crisis, but I have to add that nearly all residents in the Western Cape have contributed to the climate change that has caused increased extreme climatic events, through high carbon lifestyles. It's important for people to recognise what the multiple systems they interact with in their lives are to be empowered to help transition to less climatically harmful systems. 

e.g. key ways individuals can help reverse climate change: 

-Supporting low carbon food systems (much less meat and no industrial meat, whole foods cooked at home not processed snacks and food). Where can you buy this? Support local organic farmers at your local market
-Not using individualised fossil fuel based transport where possible: choose public transport and support the City and Province in their attempts to provide this
-Connect to people from across socio-economic divides in your city: learning about community issues to see opportunities to assist