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How to prepare for cold fronts: Five tips for South Africans
Prepare for the winter chill! As cold fronts hit South Africa, discover essential tips to keep you and your loved ones safe from harsh weather conditions.
How to prepare for the cold front: South Africa braces for severe weather
Severe weather warning: Cold front set to hit South Africa.
Disruptive rainfall: Level 4 warning for Durban and surrounding areas
Durban residents and surrounding areas are urged to prepare for potentially disruptive rainfall as the South African Weather Services issues a level 4 warning for Friday, signalling the risk of flooding and infrastructure damage.
Durban's rainfall exceeds annual average just four months into 2025
Durban has experienced an extraordinary deluge, surpassing its annual rainfall total within just four months of 2025, raising concerns for public safety and infrastructure.
Laezonia residents receive swift road repair assistance after heavy rainfall
Residents of Laezonia faced significant road damage due to heavy rainfall, prompting a rapid response from local authorities and community members to restore accessibility and safety.
Tshwane's sinkhole crisis: City plans repairs amid financial struggles
Tshwane's Region 4 faces a growing sinkhole crisis, with only two repairs planned this financial year.
Tshwane facing R180m sinkhole crisis. Homes and lives are at risk
Dozens of devastating sinkholes are threatening homes and businesses across Centurion, forcing residents to abandon properties and disrupting lives, while the City of Tshwane grapples with a R180 million budget shortfall for urgent repairs. With 59 documented sinkholes and more appearing after each rainfall, desperate residents call for national disaster declaration.
Tshwane's R180m sinkhole crisis: homes and lives at risk as repairs stall
Dozens of devastating sinkholes are threatening homes and businesses across Centurion, forcing residents to abandon properties and disrupting lives, while the City of Tshwane grapples with a R180 million budget shortfall for urgent repairs. With 59 documented sinkholes and more appearing after each rainfall, desperate residents call for national disaster declaration.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for KwaZulu-Natal
Saws is warning of severe thunderstorms for most areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
Power crisis deepens in Tshwane as cable faults leave residents in the dark
Residents of Tshwane face ongoing power disruptions as multiple cable faults plague the region, leading to protests and leaving vulnerable community members without essential services.