Latest News & Developments
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.
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
Heavy rains lead to the temporary closure of Rietvlei Nature Reserve in Tshwane, as emergency services respond to flooding across the region.
Persistent and heavy rainfall continues to drench Gauteng and surrounding provinces, bringing widespread disruption and raising concerns over flooding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Department of Transport has strongly urged motorists to avoid driving between 6pm and 1am in the three provinces over the next few days.
South Africa faces heavy rainfall and widespread flooding risks, with a Level 8 warning issuedfor KwaZulu-Natal coastal areas.
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.
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.
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.
On Christmas, morning drizzle is expected along the Limpopo and Mpumalanga regions with a reduced distribution of showers and thundershowers in the afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s your Wednesday weather outlook.
An Orange Level 5 warning for disruptive snow has been issued across the Eastern Cape on Tuesday.
The South African Weather Service is warning of disruptive snow in the Eastern Cape from Monday.
Thunderstorms are forecast for regions including Eastern Cape’s Uitenhage and Mthatha, where previous heavy rains had already raised water levels.
It looks like it's going to be a cold and wet weekend for much of the country.
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.
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.