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Weather service predicts below-normal rainfall for parts of Western Cape this winter

South Africa

Weather service predicts below-normal rainfall for parts of Western Cape this winter

By Kristin Engel

Brutal cold snap confronts SA as forecasters issue snow, thunderstorm warnings

South Africa

Brutal cold snap confronts SA as forecasters issue snow, thunderstorm warnings

By Victoria O’Regan

Winter deluge brings both relief and misery to Cape Town

South Africa

Winter deluge brings both relief and misery to Cape Town

By Chris Gilili and Vincent Lali

Rain-battered provinces record mounting death and destruction as state declares National State of Disaster

Our Burning Planet

Rain-battered provinces record mounting death and destruction as state declares National State of Disaster

By Victoria O’Regan

‘Human factors’, not just the climate crisis, aggravated KZN floods — top hydrology researcher

South Africa

‘Human factors’, not just the climate crisis, aggravated KZN floods — top hydrology researcher

By Tony Carnie

In pictures — Heavy ongoing winter downpours cause flooding and power cuts in Cape Town

South Africa

In pictures — Heavy ongoing winter downpours cause flooding and power cuts in Cape Town

By Victoria O’Regan

Spectacular photos of Augrabies Falls in flood

South Africa

Spectacular photos of Augrabies Falls in flood

By John Yeld

Flooding and water wastage: Apartheid-era planning and a lack of stormwater management to blame

South Africa

Flooding and water wastage: Apartheid-era planning and a lack of stormwater management to blame

By Anelile Gibixego