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Johannesburg EMS issues urgent safety alert as severe storms threaten Gauteng

23+ hour, 45+ min ago  (300+ words) The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued yellow level two warnings for severe thunderstorms. Picture: i Stock The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) has sounded the alarm ahead of severe weather expected to lash Gauteng on Tuesday,…...

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citizen. co. za > rekord > news-headlines > 04/20/2026 > warning-level-4-thunderstorm-alert-issued-for-pretoria-on-tuesday

Warning: Level 4 thunderstorm alert issued for Pretoria on Tuesday

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (440+ words) A Level 4 weather warning for severe thunderstorms has been issued for Pretoria for Tuesday, with residents urged to take precautions ahead of expected heavy rain, hail, strong winds and possible localised flooding. The SA Weather Services (SAWS) issued a level…...

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In case you missed it: Julius Mkhwanazi arrested| Ramaphosa warns countries| Mbalula dismisses Trump's genocide claims

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (501+ words) Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Picture: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu In today's news, suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been arrested after appearing before a commission of inquiry. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that rising global conflict…...

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Weather alert: Yellow level warnings issued in these regions

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (592+ words) The South African Weather Service (Saws) has forecast partly cloudy conditions, with cool to warm temperatures, and isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in the eastern region, but widespread in Limpopo and in some parts of Gauteng. Severe thunderstorms, disruptive…...

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Video: First snow reported in Western Cape - LNN

3+ day, 14+ hour 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

4+ day, 15+ hour 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

4+ day, 21+ 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…...

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Persistent rain pounds Johannesburg as emergency teams remain on high alert

1+ week, 22+ 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…...

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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

1+ week, 9+ 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…...

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

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

1+ week, 1+ day 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,…...