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Devastating winter storms have claimed 14 lives across the US, as Arctic temperatures plunge to a dangerous -51°C in some regions.
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.
City electricity teams are working tirelessly to restore power after severe storms caused widespread outages. Residents are advised to report any faults through official channels and to unplug high-power appliances to aid in faster restoration.
In contrast, the Western Cape is dealing with the aftermath of significant rainfall and flooding as an Antarctic conveyor belt of weather patterns bash the region.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS), has warned Gauteng residents to stay warm as the province is expected to experience coldest weather for the rest of the week, following the cold spell which struck on Monday.
Climate change is endangering the health of billions of workers globally, with excessive heat causing almost 19,000 work-related deaths each year, according to the International Labour Organisation
Tshwane Emergency Services said in two separate locations in Cullinan, residents experienced flooding and damage to property.
Eagle-eyed social media users said a video being circulated was not shot in South Africa, and definitely wasn’t shot during the Cape Storm.
The Cape provinces in South Africa was at this weekend hit by severe torrential rain and gale winds, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Renowned South African sports writer Kevin McCallum and his wife Keri-anne Stanton almost died on Monday, after the car they tried to escape the floods in was washed away. Had it not been for a tree, they would not be alive.
Freddy developed off the North Australian coast and became a named storm on February 6 this year, before crossing the entire South Indian Ocean and making landfall in Madagascar and then in Mozambique.
According to the department, six classrooms including desks, windows and chairs were extensively damaged. The roof and ceiling of the school block were completely ripped off.
Santam is stepping in to assist schools and municipalities with disaster and fire risk management support.