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Best places to see snow in Kwa Zulu-Natal this winter
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (374+ words) Updated June 3, 2026, 11: 51 a. m. | By Tamlyn Canham Do you want to build a snowman? These places in KZN have a good chance of seeing snowfall this winter, weather permitting. Parts of Kwa Zulu-Natal will be turning into a winter wonderland between June…...
KZN rolls out geospatial strategy to boost disaster response, improve service delivery planning
1+ week, 5+ day ago (299+ words) Updated May 22, 2026, 1 p. m. | By Lauren Hendricks The new geospatial system is aimed at improving disaster response times and service delivery through the use of real-time spatial data. Kwa Zulu-Natal has been selected for the rollout of a new Geospatial Information Management…...
Western Cape floods displace thousands, authorities urge support for relief NPOs
2+ week, 6+ day ago (390+ words) Updated May 14, 2026, 10: 25 a. m. | By Bulletin Western Cape authorities are appealing to the public to support NPOs assisting communities devastated by recent flooding and severe storms. Authorities in the Western Cape are asking the public to support NPOs responding to weather-related disasters....
Govt working with communities affected by flooding
3+ week, 1+ day ago (435+ words) Updated May 12, 2026, 11: 55 a. m. | By Jacaranda Newswatch Heavy rains have battered parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Limpopo, leaving at least 10 people dead. The Presidency says all relevant authorities are working closely with communities affected by flooding across the country....
WATCH: Intense cold front wreaks havoc across the Western Cape
3+ week, 1+ day ago (243+ words) Updated May 12, 2026, 9: 24 a. m. | By Skyye Ndlovu Level 8 storm batters Western Cape with floods, violent winds and widespread damage. Cape Town and parts of the Western Cape are getting absolutely battered by one of the strongest cold fronts of the year, with…...
WATCH: Intense cold front leaves trail of destruction in Cape Town
3+ week, 1+ day ago (278+ words) Updated May 12, 2026, 6: 45 a. m. | By Skyye Ndlovu The Western Cape is being absolutely hammered by this storm. Check out the videos coming out of Cape Town The Western Cape is taking an absolute beating from one of the most intense cold fronts…...
Western Cape storm leaves homes flooded, schools closed
3+ week, 2+ day ago (279+ words) Updated May 11, 2026, 6: 16 p. m. | By Heart FM Gift of the Givers and disaster management teams are responding to thousands of emergency calls from affected informal settlements. A heavy storm has continued to batter Cape Town and other parts of the Western Cape....
1917 Durban flood rescue: The Padavatan Six | SA Rescue Podcast
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (607+ words) Updated May 6, 2026, 6: 35 a. m. | By Natarah Nadesan & Dineo Mphahlele Days of relentless rain. A river bursting through a sleeping settlement. And a group of civilian volunteers who stepped into the floodwaters to save lives. This is the story of The Padavatan Six,…...
KZN braces for severe thunderstorms as disaster teams deployed
4+ week, 2+ day ago (196+ words) Updated May 4, 2026, 10: 26 a. m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo The Department of Cooperative Governance in Kwa Zulu-Natal has deployed disaster management teams to southern KZN ahead of severe thunderstorms expected in the region. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level Two…...
Severe thunderstorm alert for KZN: Yellow Level 2 warning as cold front brings weekend storms
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (213+ words) Updated March 27, 2026, 1: 19 p. m. | By Lauren Hendricks A wet weekend is expected in Kwa Zulu-Natal. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cold front is moving just south-east of the country, bringing widespread rain. There is a Yellow Level 2 warning for…...