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Video: First snow reported in Western Cape - LNN

23+ hour, 14+ min ago  (275+ words) While mountain peaks in the Matroosberg Nature Reserve are already dusted with snow, the real impact of the current weather system is expected to push inland by Saturday, affecting central and eastern provinces from the Free State, Gauteng and Mpumalanga…...

Rosebank Killarney Gazette
citizen. co. za > rosebank-killarney-gazette > news-headlines > local-news > 04/17/2026 > cold-and-wet-weather-to-hit-city-skies-this-weekend

Cold and wet weather to hit city skies this weekend

2+ day, 56+ min ago  (185+ words) Residents should prepare for cold, wet, and windy conditions this weekend as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts the passage of cold fronts across the country. By April 18, the cold air mass will push into the central interior. Widespread…...

Mpumalanga News
citizen. co. za > mpumalanga-news > news-headlines > local-news > 04/17/2026 > cold-wet-and-windy-weather-expected-to-hit-mpumalanga-this-weekend

Cold, wet, and windy weather expected to hit Mpumalanga this weekend

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (268+ words) Residents in Mpumalanga are being urged to prepare for a spell of cold, wet, and windy weather expected to affect the province from Friday through to Monday, April 20, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The expected weather conditions…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > news > persistent-rain-pounds-johannesburg-emergency-teams-high-alert

Persistent rain pounds Johannesburg as emergency teams remain on high alert

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (339+ words) Motorists have been urged to exercise caution. Picture: i Stock The City of Johannesburg continues to experience widespread thunderstorms and persistent rain across several areas. With more rain expected on Tuesday and roads treacherous, there are concerns about flooding in…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > news > south-africa > weather > weather-forecast-15-april-2026

Wednesday's weather: Heavy downpours in 4 provinces and rough seas in the Western Cape

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (373+ words) The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned of severe thunderstorms in parts of the North West, Free State, Northern Cape and Kwa Zulu-Natal, with damaging waves expected in the Western Cape on Wednesday, 15 April. Here is what weather to…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > news > south-africa > weather > weather-forecast-14-april-2026

Weather alert: Yellow level 2 storm warning issued for four provinces

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (435+ words) The South African Weather Service (Saws) warns of severe thunderstorms, hail, and damaging winds on Tuesday. Kwa Zulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Free State, and North West face a risk of flooding. The weather service has released its latest weather forecast for Tuesday,…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > news > south-africa > gauteng-residents-brace-for-week-long-load-reduction-across-multiple-areas

Gauteng residents brace for week-long load reduction across multiple areas

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (284+ words) Eskom's planned load reduction will continue across several parts of Gauteng this week, with multiple areas expected to undergo scheduled power outages during this time. Specific outage times and durations will vary by location, in line with Eskom's official load…...

Zululand Observer
citizen. co. za > zululand-observer > news-headlines > local-news > 04/11/2026 > kzn-weather-why-april-is-the-provinces-most-dangerous-month

KZN Weather: Why April is the province's most dangerous month

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (372+ words) RECENT heavy weather episodes across Kwa Zulu-Natal, coupled with ever-present memories of the 2022 floods, has residents questioning the cause of the province's unstable weather. According to the meteorologists running the Severe Weather and Information Centre South Africa (Swaic SA) Facebook…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > news > south-africa > weather > warning-of-severe-thunderstorms-for-4-provinces-on-sunday

Warning of severe thunderstorms for 4 provinces on Sunday

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (416+ words) Compiled by Gareth Cotterell The South African Weather Service predicts partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions for South Africa on Sunday, but warns that four provinces are likely to experience severe storms. It said thunderstorms are expected over the…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > news > south-africa > weather > will-it-rain-in-cape-town-this-weekend-heres-the-outlook

Will it rain in Cape Town this weekend? Here's the outlook

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (286+ words) Residents in Cape Town can expect a mild and mostly settled weekend, with early light rain on Saturday giving way to clearer conditions, according to the South African Weather Service (Saws). The weather service forecasts "slight rain" in the early…...