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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

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

Severe weather alert: Brace yourself for heavy rain, snow and dangerous storms this week

South Africa

Severe weather alert: Brace yourself for heavy rain, snow and dangerous storms this week

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

Highveld storm season looms — be vigilant, SA Weather Service urges

South Africa

Highveld storm season looms — be vigilant, SA Weather Service urges

By Julia Evans

Snowstorm chaos – what went wrong?

South Africa

Snowstorm chaos – what went wrong?

By Julia Evans

Weekend weather alert - Mom, kids forced to flee in dead of night after storms cause havoc in Cape Town

South Africa

Weekend weather alert - Mom, kids forced to flee in dead of night after storms cause havoc in Cape Town

By Suné Payne and Velani Ludidi