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Mbombela braces for more torrential rain as SAWS issues orange level 9 warning
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (357+ words) Torrential rain is still battering the eastern parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo. In light of this, SAWS issued several warnings for disruptive rainfall for the eastern parts of South Africa and severe thunderstorms in various parts of the country for…...
Severe weather: Fresh warning for Kruger National Park
1+ day, 44+ min ago (369+ words) The Letaba high water bridge in the Kruger National Park is over flowing and is closed. Picture: SANParks. With ongoing heavy rains leaving a trail of destruction across the Lowveld in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, affecting several schools, bridges and roads,…...
Kruger National Park a no-go after severe weather lashes Limpopo and Mpumalanga: What you need to know
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (363+ words) As severe weather continues across parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, including areas of Kruger National Park (KNP), the South African National Parks (SANParks) has warned that guests at Lower Sabie and Crocodile Bridge rest camps will not have access to…...
Western Cape fires: Light drizzle assists firefighters, but danger remains high in these areas
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (565+ words) Fires burning in the Western Cape. Picture: Overstrand Local Municipality Firefighters have bravely battled the heat and strong winds throughout the weekend, but the fire threat has not yet been fully contained. Much of the Western Cape is still smouldering,…...
Heavy thunderstorm warning issued for eThekwini
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (128+ words) A YELLOW Level 4 weather warning has been issued for today (January 12) for disruptive rain and severe thunderstorms in the eThekwini Metro and other areas of the province. Also read:Floods cause damage in Amanzimtoti and beyond [Pictures] The South African…...
Kruger National Park implements precautionary measures following severe weather warnings
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (348+ words) Guests at several camps in the Kruger National Park (KNP) have been evacuated to safer areas following an orange level 6 severe weather warning. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned on Saturday, January 10, that forecasts indicate eastern parts of Mpumalanga…...
Weather alert: South Africa braces for severe thunderstorms and extreme heat on Sunday
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (736+ words) Compiled by Molefe Seeletsa South Africa will experience a mix of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and extreme heat on Sunday, 11 January 2026. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has also warned of potentially dangerous conditions across several provinces. Residents are being…...
Another ‘hot girl’ summer for Cape Town?
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (329+ words) The forecast indicates dry conditions on both Saturday and Sunday, with no rain expected and moderate to fresh south-easterly winds at times. Saws said the city would experience "fine and warm to hot conditions" through the weekend, with temperatures peaking…...
Lightning strikes 40 near Pretoria: Here are SA’s high-risk areas and how to stay safe
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (487+ words) The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued heightened safety warnings after reports that 40 people were struck by lightning in Majaneng, a rural village near Hammanskraal in Gauteng. The incident occurred during an intense thunderstorm event that produced nearly 2 000 lightning…...
Weather alert: Thunderstorms flooding and fire danger to hit four provinces
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (446+ words) The'South African Weather Service'(Saws) has warned of severe thunderstorms, flooding risks and extreme fire danger expected in parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo and beyond. The weather service has released its latest weather forecast for 8 January 2026. The'weather service'has issued a yellow…...