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South African Weather Service

Brutal winter storm slams South Africa: Eastern Cape on high alert with flooding, snow and road chaos

South Africa

Brutal winter storm slams South Africa: Eastern Cape on high alert with flooding, snow and road chaos

By Julia Evans

Bitterly cold conditions with rain and snow forecast for much of SA

Our Burning Planet

Bitterly cold conditions with rain and snow forecast for much of SA

By Victoria O’Regan

W Cape residents urged to prepare as cold front promises strong winds, potential damage

South Africa

W Cape residents urged to prepare as cold front promises strong winds, potential damage

By Kristin Engel

Reduced rainfall predicted for winter, but Western Cape stands ready for any disaster

South Africa

Reduced rainfall predicted for winter, but Western Cape stands ready for any disaster

By Suné Payne

Wet and cool climate conditions expected for SA over Easter weekend

South Africa

Wet and cool climate conditions expected for SA over Easter weekend

By Ethan van Diemen

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

Heavy rain batters KZN – six people die, three in landslide, amid devastating floods

South Africa

Heavy rain batters KZN – six people die, three in landslide, amid devastating floods

By Julia Evans

Severe weather warning — heavy rain, flooding risk across Gauteng, North West, Free State

South Africa

Severe weather warning — heavy rain, flooding risk across Gauteng, North West, Free State

By Julia Evans

Cape Town blaze under control as community rallies after wildfire threatens Bo-Kaap neighbourhood

South Africa

Cape Town blaze under control as community rallies after wildfire threatens Bo-Kaap neighbourhood

By Kristin Engel

Kruger National Park grapples with flood aftermath as rangers monitor impact on roads and bridges

South Africa

Kruger National Park grapples with flood aftermath as rangers monitor impact on roads and bridges

By Kristin Engel

Motorists warned: Flash floods and hazardous driving conditions expected after festive season

South Africa

Motorists warned: Flash floods and hazardous driving conditions expected after festive season

By Julia Evans

Motorcyclist, motorist die in Centurion floods — region braces for more storms

Our Burning Planet

Motorcyclist, motorist die in Centurion floods — region braces for more storms

By Bheki C. Simelane