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Western Cape braces for disruptive rain and strong winds
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (102+ words) The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall over parts of the Western Cape, particularly on Thursday and Friday. Rainfall accumulations of between 30mm and 45mm are expected in the Overberg and Garden Route districts. Strong…...
Hottest year yet on record expected for South Africa in 2027
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (325+ words) Hot temperatures and lower than usual rainfall are forecast for the country from October to December. This comes as next year is forecast to see extreme heat. A strong El Niño event has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is…...
Severe weather to hit SA as cut-off low brings rain, storms and possible snow
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (392+ words) South Africa is set for a significant change in weather conditions this week, with a cut-off low-pressure system expected to bring cold, wet and windy conditions to large parts of the country from Thursday. Cold, wet and windy conditions are…...
Cold, wet and windy conditions expected for long weekend
3+ week, 6+ day ago (337+ words) Cold, wet and windy weather is expected over the Women’s Day long weekend as a strong cold front sweeps across the country from Sunday, bringing heavy rain, snow, damaging winds and rough sea conditions. The South Africa Weather Service (Saws)…...
July 2026 the driest on record in parts of south-western Western Cape
4+ week, 2+ day ago (326+ words) Parts of the Western Cape experienced their driest July on record, with preliminary rainfall data showing several weather stations recorded historic lows after weeks of below-normal rainfall. According to data from the South African Weather Service (Saws), July 2026 was the…...
Snow falls in Drakensberg as KZN teams monitor roads and flood risk
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (307+ words) Snow has fallen in parts of the Drakensburg as heavy rain and cold weather continue to affect KwaZulu-Natal, with authorities monitoring roads and communities that could be at risk of flooding. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for transport and human settlements Siboniso Duma…...
KZN disaster teams on high alert as heavy rain warning raises flood risk
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (383+ words) KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams have been placed on high alert as severe weather is expected to batter large parts of the province, bringing the risk of flooding, structural damage and possible displacement of residents. The KwaZulu-Natal department of co-operative governance…...
Two months after devastating storms, Western Cape roads still closed and communities isolated
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (364+ words) The Western Cape has entered the next phase of its recovery from the deadly storms that struck the province nearly two months ago, with authorities warning that rebuilding damaged roads and bridges will take years and require billions of rand....
SA launches first climate and health surveillance platform as extreme weather strains health care
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (606+ words) South Africa has launched its first Climate and Health Surveillance Platform to strengthen the country’s ability to monitor, understand and respond to the growing health impacts of climate change. The platform was conceptualised and developed by Prof Caradee Wright, chief…...
Cape Town storms affect more than 10,700 informal structures
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (272+ words) More than 41,600 people and 10,703 structures have been affected by severe weather conditions battering Cape Town and other parts of the Western Cape. City of Cape Town disaster risk management spokesperson Charlotte Powell said flooding had been reported in at least…...