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Rain check: Kruger National Park urges visitors to stay safe after flooding

South African National Parks (SANParks) issues a travel advisory for visitors to Kruger National Park, urging caution due to flooding at the Balule low water bridge.

Travel South Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

KZN floods wreak havoc, claiming one life and injuring many

Severe flooding in KZN has tragically claimed one life and left numerous individuals injured, as communities grapple with the aftermath of relentless rain and destruction.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Severe weather in Durban: Two vehicles reported washed away in Pinetown

Torrential rains in KwaZulu-Natal have led to severe flooding in Pinetown, resulting in two cars being swept away and raising emergency alerts for motorists.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Fears mount as three children vanish in Gauteng flood waters

An extensive multi-agency search operation is desperately trying to locate three children who disappeared during devastating flash floods in Pretoria's Sunnyside area.

News South Africa Gauteng
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Devastating storm rips through Augrabies, leaving widespread damage in Northern Cape

A destructive storm battered Augrabies, Northern Cape, tearing off roofs, damaging infrastructure, and leaving residents in urgent need of assistance.

News Weather
Dominic Naidoo|Published

19-year-old drowns attempting to cross overflowing Vals River near Lindley in Free State

Three boys were attempting to cross the overflowing river while returning from a local municipality camp when disaster struck.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Weather report: South Africa braces for flooding as heavy rainfall batters eastern provinces

South Africa faces heavy rainfall and widespread flooding risks, with a Level 8 warning issuedfor KwaZulu-Natal coastal areas.

News Weather
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Tshwane floods: Two dead and multiple rescued by emergency services

Tshwane's emergency services said they rescued several patients from various incidents that occurred in different locations because of the floods in Centurion and Irene.

News Weather
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published