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Gift of the Givers responds to flooding crisis in Western Cape
Severe storms have devastated the Western Cape, leaving many residents in knee-deep water and prompting urgent calls for humanitarian aid from Gift of the Givers.
Severe weather warning issued for KZN: heavy rain and flooding expected
The forecast model indicates a level 2 disruptive rain with widespread showers and thundershowers across KwaZulu-Natal between Thursday from 12am until Friday at around 12am
Damaging weather: Rietvlei Nature Reserve in Tshwane temporarily closed due to flooded roads
Heavy rains lead to the temporary closure of Rietvlei Nature Reserve in Tshwane, as emergency services respond to flooding across the region.
Gauteng faces severe weather warnings as heavy rains and floods disrupt life
Persistent and heavy rainfall continues to drench Gauteng and surrounding provinces, bringing widespread disruption and raising concerns over flooding.
Beat the heat and stay hydrated: Cape Town faces extreme heatwave
Brace for extreme heat in Cape Town! With temperatures soaring between 37 and 42 degrees Celsius, residents are urged to take precautions and stay hydrated.
Brace for heat: Cape Town's sweltering conditions to persist until Wednesday
Capetonians, prepare for extreme heat! The South African Weather Service warns of dangerously high temperatures until Wednesday evening, urging residents to stay hydrated and take precautions.
Mpumalanga police urge caution as drownings mount amid raging flood waters
Heavy rainfall in Mpumalanga has turned rivers and dams into deadly traps, prompting a stark warning from police as the province struggles to contain a string of drownings and flood-related disasters.
Flood Warnings issued for Limpopo and Eastern Cape as rain persists
A Level 5 weather warning has been issued for disruptive rains in Limpopo, while scatteredstorms are expected across Eastern South Africa. Here’s what to expect.
Limpopo faces deadly flooding and drowning incidents amid heavy rains
Torrential rains in Limpopo have caused severe flooding, leading to the collapse of low-level bridges and a rise in drowning incidents, leaving residents stranded and services disrupted.
Department of Transport cautions motorists in KZN, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga as inclement weather sets in
The Department of Transport has strongly urged motorists to avoid driving between 6pm and 1am in the three provinces over the next few days.
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.
Heatwave warning for KZN: Tips to keep cool
This Saturday, the province of KwaZulu-Natal is experiencing extremely hot temperatures. Durban is expected to reach 37C while Pietermaritzburg is expected to reach 39C.
South Africa's Boxing Day forecast: Wet weather continues
Wet weather conditions are expected to continue over most of South Africa on Boxing Day and into the weekend, although the storm outlook for this period appears less severe.
Capetonians revel in balmy heat as the rest of Mzansi braces for stormy Christmas Eve
With a blistering sun shining over Cape Town, families came out in their droves to enjoy Christmas Eve day around Sea Point swimming pools and other popular locations around the city.
More heavy rain expected for remaining days of the festive season as some provinces set to experience hot conditions
On Christmas, morning drizzle is expected along the Limpopo and Mpumalanga regions with a reduced distribution of showers and thundershowers in the afternoon.
Residents of KZN urged to prepare for heavy rain and thunderstorms
The Weather Service said that these showers and storms may be accompanied by large amounts of small hail, damaging winds, excessive lightning, and heavy downpours which may lead to localised impacts.
Severe weather alerts and a heatwave: What to expect for the rest of the week
SAWS has issued a Level 2 and Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms, advising residents to avoid low-lying roads and to secure loose outdoor items. Hail damage and slippery roads are also expected risks.
Hot weather expected in most parts of SA while KZN and Eastern Cape brace for heavy rains and hail
The SA Weather Service says most of the country will experience warm to hot conditions with a warning for severe thunderstorms, lightning and hail in KZN and the Eastern Cape.
Wednesday weather: Limpopo braces for heavy rains and severe thunderstorms while gusty winds expected over Cape Point
Here’s your Wednesday weather outlook.
Orange Level 5 warning for disruptive snow in Eastern Cape
An Orange Level 5 warning for disruptive snow has been issued across the Eastern Cape on Tuesday.
SA Weather Service warns of disruptive snow for the Eastern Cape and more rain expected in KZN
The South African Weather Service is warning of disruptive snow in the Eastern Cape from Monday.
Eastern Cape weather alert: Heavy rains and flood warnings issued
Thunderstorms are forecast for regions including Eastern Cape’s Uitenhage and Mthatha, where previous heavy rains had already raised water levels.
Weather warnings: SA Weather Service issues alerts for heavy rain, gusty winds in these provinces
It looks like it's going to be a cold and wet weekend for much of the country.
Weekend Storm Alert: Heavy rains and high winds forecast
Brace for severe weather this weekend as a strong weather system moves across South Africa, with heavy rainfall and winds over 80 km/h forecasted to affect multiple regions.
Monster Hurricane Milton makes landfall, walloping US coast of Florida
Hurricane Milton triggered tornadoes before its arrival, with unconfirmed reports of multiple fatalities after one twister struck a senior living community on Florida's east coast.