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The South African

The South African is an English-language South African online news publication and a leading source for news, sport, lifestyle, finance, opinion content in South Africa.

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  • 34+ min agolatest article
  • Aug 15, 2026earliest in window
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The South African
thesouthafrican.com > news > weather > weather-severe-conditions-loom-as-cut-off-low-moves-closer

Weather: Severe conditions loom as cut-off low moves closer

13+ hour, 12+ min ago   (305+ words) Home » News » Weather » Weather: Severe conditions loom as cut-off low moves closer Starting the week outdoors? See what Monday’s weather has in store for KwaZulu Natal, the Free State and North West. Here is what the weather has in store…...

The South African
thesouthafrican.com > news > weather > weather-forecasting-cut-off-low-to-trigger-severe-storms-dangerous-lightning-and-disruptive-rain-across-south-africa

WEATHER: Cut-off low to trigger severe storms, dangerous lightning and disruptive rain across SA

14+ hour, 40+ min ago   (748+ words) Home » News » Weather » WEATHER: Cut-off low to trigger severe storms, dangerous lightning and disruptive rain across SA Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Monday, 14 September 2026. Temperature: Partly cloudy and…...

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thesouthafrican.com > news > weather > weather-gauteng-set-for-dramatic-weather-change-as-cold-returns

WEATHER: Gauteng set for dramatic weather change as cold returns

19+ hour, 50+ min ago   (410+ words) Home » News » Weather » WEATHER: Gauteng set for dramatic weather change as cold returns Gauteng residents can expect a change in weather later this week, with rain and cooler conditions forecast. Are you excited for the rain? Gauteng residents should brace…...

The South African
thesouthafrican.com > news > weather > weather-forecasting-cut-off-low-to-bring-storms-hail-and-dramatic-temperature-drop

WEATHER: Cut-off low to bring storms, hail and dramatic temperature drop

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (533+ words) Home » News » Weather » WEATHER: Cut-off low to bring storms, hail and dramatic temperature drop Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Sunday, 13 September 2026. Temperature: Fine and warm. Temperature: Morning fog…...

The South African
thesouthafrican.com > news > weather > rough-seas-warning-check-tides-before-heading-to-the-coast

Rough seas warning: Check tides before heading to the coast

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (336+ words) Home » News » Weather » Rough seas warning: Check tides before heading to the coast Planning a coastal trip this weekend? Check tide times and sea conditions before heading out as rough seas are expected. Coastal residents and visitors planning trips to…...

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thesouthafrican.com > news > weather > yellow-level-1-warning-issued-for-strong-winds-and-waves

Yellow Level 1 warning issued for strong winds and waves

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (379+ words) Home » News » Weather » Yellow Level 1 warning issued for strong winds and waves A Yellow Level 1 warning covers winds and waves, while a cut-off low brings rain and storms to two provinces. The Western Cape coast faces hazardous marine conditions from…...

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thesouthafrican.com > news > weather > weather-two-provinces-brace-for-showers-and-thunderstorms

Weather: Two provinces brace for showers and thundershowers

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (348+ words) Home » News » Weather » Weather: Two provinces brace for showers and thundershowers Take a look at what the weather has in store for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West this Friday, 11 September 2026. Here is what the weather has in store for…...

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thesouthafrican.com > news > weather > weather-forecasting-south-africa-braces-for-isolated-showers-and-light-rain

WEATHER: SA braces for isolated showers and light rain

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (428+ words) Home » News » Weather » WEATHER: SA braces for isolated showers and light rain Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Friday, 11 September 2026. Temperature: Fine and cool to warm. The expected UVB…...

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thesouthafrican.com > news > warning-of-increased-snake-activity-after-cape-town-handler-catches-7-puff-adders

Warning of increased snake activity after Cape Town handler catches 7 puff adders

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (635+ words) Home » News » Warning of increased snake activity after Cape Town handler catches 7 puff adders Several puff adders have been caught in and around Cape Town’s CBD, prompting a warning as warmer weather brings increased snake activity. As Capetonians begin to…...

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thesouthafrican.com > news > weather > what-is-la-nina-south-africa-2026

What is La Niña, and what does it actually mean for us?

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (552+ words) Home » News » Weather » What is La Niña, and what does it actually mean for us? For the past two summers, something quietly worked in South Africa’s favour. Here’s what it was, and why it’s now over. If South Africa’s summer…...