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SA Weather Service warns of thunderstorms through weekend for eastern central parts
SA Weather Service warns of thunderstorms through weekend for eastern central parts! The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued…
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Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in Free State: SAWS
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, resulting in strong damaging winds,…
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NSRI urges caution around water bodies as snow melts
The National Sea Rescue Institute is calling for caution around water bodies, amid extreme weather conditions. The institute warns that,…
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PICS: How celebrities reacted to snowfall in SA
While the South African Weather Service issued a warning about disruptive snowfall and freezing conditions in South Africa this past…
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SA Weather Service says no rain or adverse weather for next 6 days
The South African Weather Service says warmer conditions are forecast countrywide for this week. This follows harsh weather, including snowfall,…
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Motorists urged to travel only if necessary and to prioritise safety
Severe weather conditions are expected to persist in parts of the country, prompting Johannesburg Emergency Management Services to remain on…
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SAWS issues Level 2 warning for KZN
KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams continue to be on high alert as heavy rainfall hits parts of the province. The South…
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SA Weather Service warns of another cold front and snow
Eastern Cape residents, hold onto your jackets and blankets! Another cold front is on the way. The South African Weather…
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KZN disaster management teams are on high alert
KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams are on high alert after the South African Weather Service issued a high fire danger warning…
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No reports of major flooding yet as cold front hits Western Cape
With inclement weather conditions sweeping through the Western Cape this weekend, the provincial infrastructure department is calling on road users…
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Level 5 weather warning issued for Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has yet again issued a weather warning for Cape Town and surrounding municipalities. This follows…
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City of Cape Town asks residents to consider doing burials before storm hits this weekend
The City of Cape Town is appealing to residents to consider doing burials before Saturday ahead of more severe weather…
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Cape Town residents warned to expect heavy rain & flooding on Saturday
Cape Town is facing more disruptive rainfall. The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level five warning for…
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Tshwane Emergency Services investigating cause of building fire
Tshwane Emergency Services are probing the cause of a fire that gutted a building early on Monday morning. Firefighters responded…
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Back to school: Western Cape education looks forward to welcoming pupils
The Western Cape Education Department said that it is looking forward to welcoming pupils back to school on Tuesday for…
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Eastern Cape Transport Dept on high alert following warnings for snow & high winds
The Eastern Cape Transport Department is on high alert following a weather warning of possible snow and calamitous weather conditions…
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High traffic volumes expected on N3 to Gauteng as school holidays come to an end
As the school winter holidays come to an end this week, the N3 Toll Concession has warned of anticipated high…
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Warning issued for disruptive rain & strong winds across Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for disruptive rain and strong winds for most…
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Chilly weekend expected in Gauteng
Grab your jackets, blankets, and a hot cup of your favourite beverage, it is going to be a chilly weekend.…
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Family mourns death of loved one following Eastern Cape storms
Thousands of people have been evacuated in Nelson Mandela Bay and the Buffalo City Metro where a total of at…
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Homeless people in North West struggling to keep warm
As winter sets in, homeless residents of Mahikeng in the North West have called on good Samaritans to help them…
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Storms shut down schools in Western Cape
A number of schools across the Western Cape will be closed due to severe weather conditions. It comes as the…
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Heavy rains, strong winds & even snow expected as SA braces for chilly weekend
South Africans are in for a cold and wet weekend as an intense low-pressure system is expected to herald widespread…
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SAWS says KZN weather will clear up by the weekend
Despite a level six disruptive rain warning for most parts of northern Kwazulu-Natal, Tropical Cyclone Filipo, has weakened exponentially after…
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Heatwave to persist in the Free State, North West & Limpopo
A heatwave is expected to persist in Limpopo, North West, and Free State in the coming days. The South African…
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Disaster teams on high alert after SAWS issues thunderstorm & heavy rain warning for KZN
Residents in central parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are warned to brace themselves for severe weather likely to cause damage on…
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SAWS warns heavy rain in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga & KZN may lead to flooding
Disruptive rains are forecast for Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal this evening into Wednesday. The South African Weather Service said…
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KZN disaster management on standby ahead of heavy rain
Residents in the southern and western parts of KwaZulu-Natal are being warned about more disruptive rain expected to hit the…
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Storms & hail forecast for parts of North West
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level two warning in parts of the North West. The warning…
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Rainy start to the year expected for parts of SA
A rainy start to the year is expected for most areas as the South African Weather Service has forecast wet…
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Heavy downpours reported in KZN
Flood-prone KZN experienced heavy downpours on the eve of the New Year. A level 2 warning was issued by the…
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Over 4 000 motorists arrested since the start of the festive season
Since December 1, more than 4 000 motorists have been arrested for drunk driving and other infractions across the country,…
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Warning issued for damaging winds in Western Cape from Wednesday
The South African Weather Service issued another warning of damaging winds from Wednesday afternoon and into the weekend. The level…
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Weather forecaster says a wet Christmas awaits
Could Gauteng have a wet Christmas? Weather forecasters seem to believe so. According to South African Weather Service forecaster Molebohene…
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Eastern Cape & KZN brace for severe thunderstorms
The South African Weather Service has issued two Level 2 warnings of severe thunderstorms for the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.…
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Joburg EMS on high alert as city braces for inclement weather
Joburg’s Emergency Medical Services are on high alert as the city braces for more inclement weather on Monday. A cut-off…
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Heatwave expected to last until Friday
Climate expert Professor Guy Midgley says that a combination of factors has led to the current heatwave and weather conditions…
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Experts: Monday’s destructive hailstorm is just the beginning
As people begin to count the cost of Monday night’s massive hail storm which lashed Midrand, Kyalami, and parts of…
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Fire warning issued for Friday
The South African Weather Service said extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places in the Northern Cape, extreme…
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Severe weather warning in parts of SA
South African Weather Service says Central and Eastern parts of the country should brace for severe weather and thunderstorms. This…
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Rain expected in KZN until Tuesday
The South African Weather Service in KwaZulu-Natal says rain is expected from today until Tuesday. Forecaster Ayanda Nsele says temperatures…
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SAWS: Bad weather conditions to persist in parts of Western Cape throughout weekend
The South African Weather Service said bad weather conditions in parts of the Western Cape will continue throughout the weekend.…
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Severe weather warnings this long weekend
Brace yourself for some severe weather conditions this weekend. The South African Weather Service has issued a warning that thunderstorms…
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Heavy rains and gale-force winds lash parts of Cape Town
Some Cape Town suburbs were affected by heavy rains and gale-force winds on Thursday night. This as a cold front…
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Significant damage to 6 Eastern Cape hospitals amid gale force winds
The Eastern Cape health department said at least six of its facilities in the province have been significantly damaged by…
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SA Weather warns of Yellow Level 2 cold front
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning as another cold front moves across parts…
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SAWS not ruling out more snow in Gauteng
The South African Weather Service says the snowfall in Joburg and surrounding areas on Monday was unexpected, but they’re not…
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Motorists urged to exercise caution as Joburg snowfall hampers road visibility
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has urged motorists to take extra caution, as snowfall around the city hampered visibility on…
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Initiation camps warned of extreme weather conditions
Extreme cold, snow, and wind are expected over the Eastern Cape causing concerns for initiates. The Department of Cooperative Governance…
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City Power warns of electricity outages in Gauteng amid inclement weather
Johannesburg’s City Power said it was taking precautionary measures to deal with high volumes of power outages across the city,…
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