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Francois Engelbrecht

South Africa set to face its hottest summer on record

South Africa

South Africa set to face its hottest summer on record

By Abigail Baard and Julia Evans

Freddy recognised as the longest-lasting tropical cyclone in history

Africa

Freddy recognised as the longest-lasting tropical cyclone in history

By Julia Evans

‘Day Zero’ drought poses biggest potential threat to Gauteng’s economy, warns climatologist

Africa

‘Day Zero’ drought poses biggest potential threat to Gauteng’s economy, warns climatologist

By Onke Ngcuka

‘Heatwaves are going to get worse, like nothing we’ve ever seen before’ — SA climatologist

South Africa

‘Heatwaves are going to get worse, like nothing we’ve ever seen before’ — SA climatologist

By Julia Evans

November breaks heat records in SA — a clear reminder of what’s to come in a warming world

South Africa

November breaks heat records in SA — a clear reminder of what’s to come in a warming world

By Julia Evans

Spring comes unsprung: Weather in SA swings from sweltering hot to bitterly cold

South Africa

Spring comes unsprung: Weather in SA swings from sweltering hot to bitterly cold

By Julia Evans

Snowfall blankets parts of Johannesburg as freezing winter weather continues to bite Gauteng

South Africa

Snowfall blankets parts of Johannesburg as freezing winter weather continues to bite Gauteng

By Julia Evans

Cyclone Freddy’s deadly trail of destruction a grim reminder of the need to prioritise climate adaptation

Africa

Cyclone Freddy’s deadly trail of destruction a grim reminder of the need to prioritise climate adaptation

By Julia Evans

Ready for Freddy? SA must prepare for more intense weather events

South Africa

Ready for Freddy? SA must prepare for more intense weather events

By Julia Evans

Extreme weather on the way — and events like this are likely to become more frequent

South Africa

Extreme weather on the way — and events like this are likely to become more frequent

By Julia Evans

Thousands hit by floods across SA, more weekend downpours predicted

South Africa

Thousands hit by floods across SA, more weekend downpours predicted

By Jamie Venter

Urgent steps need to be taken if Gauteng is to avoid running out of water soon

South Africa

Urgent steps need to be taken if Gauteng is to avoid running out of water soon

By Julia Evans