The Cederberg Local Municipality said the town of Citrusdal in the Olifants River Valley has been cut off after floods washed away the access road. INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE AND EVACUATIONS – CITRUSDAL CUT OFF In an update on Thursday morning, 15 June, the municipality said the access road to and from the town had been washed away, and […]

The City of Cape Town continues to grapple with the weather impacts of the severe rainfall that hit the metro on Wednesday and Thursday. CAPE TOWN RESPONSE TO WEATHER-RELATED INCIDENTS In an update on Thursday, 15 June, the City reported a number of incidents including mudslides, river overflow, and extensive flooding in various areas. Efforts to alleviate […]

City of Cape Town departments evacuated learners and residents from a school in Faure. Updates about the weather impacts of the heavy overnight and morning rain continue to roll in. READ: Cape Town storm: Burst river banks, substation damage, and an evacuation [WATCH] CAPE TOWN DEPARTMENTS ACT SWIFTLY TO ENSURE SAFETY OF LEARNERS AND RESIDENTS Learners and […]

After heavy rain overnight and on Wednesday morning, 14 June, many roads in Cape Town were flooded, the City’s Disaster Management confirmed. There are also reports of a mudslide. READ: Disaster Risk Management readies response as Cape Town faces torrential rain and strong winds CAPE TOWN AUTHORITIES ASSESSING DAMAGE AND EXTENT OF WEATHER IMPACT City Departments are assessing […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 6 and Level 2 rain warning for the Western Cape on Tuesday, 13 June. The more severe Level 6 warning has a high chance of significant weather-based impacts. CAPE TOWN, CAPE WINELANDS BRACE FOR HEAVY RAIN The warning is valid from midnight on Wednesday, 14 June, until […]

The North West province experienced a seismic-like event on Sunday, 11 June. The possible earthquake happened hours after a quake shook Gauteng with a magnitude of approximately 5.0. NORTH WEST PROVINCE RECORDS MAGNITUDE 3.3 MAGNITUDE SEISMIC EVENT Automated seismic data available on the Council for Geoscience website recorded the seismic event as having a magnitude of […]

SNOW and icy conditions are expected in several parts of South Africa this weekend. WATCH AS SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND According to VoxWeather, snow is expected over the Southern Drakensberg on Friday evening as a series of cold fronts make landfall. More snow is expected on Sunday evening along the Matroosberge, Sutherland, and the mountainous […]

A cold front is expected to make landfall in the Western Cape on Wednesday, 7 June. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 1 warning for disruptive rain for the province. The weather warning key indicates a medium likelihood of minor weather-based impacts. READ: Western Cape weather: Up to 80% chance of rain on Wednesday […]

As a series of cold fronts approach, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for wind and waves in the Western Cape on Tuesday, 6 June. The weather warning key indicates there is a high likelihood of minor weather impacts. READ: Mzwanele Manyi to join Parliament as EFF MP WESTERN CAPE WEATHER WARNING […]

The rainfall forecast predicts a break from the rain on Monday and Tuesday. However, a cold front is set to make landfall on Wednesday. The South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) rainfall forecast for the week shed light on the expected weather conditions for the country. Another cold front is expected to make landfall in the west […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Friday, 2 June 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. Yellow Level 2 Warning for Damaging Coastal Winds resulting in difficulty in navigation at sea is expected between Cape Columbine and Cape Agulhas. B. Yellow Level 2 Warning […]

The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several severe weather alerts for parts of South Africa today, 31 May. SEVERAL WEATHER ALERTS ISSUED A yellow level 2 weather warning was issued for disruptive rain in the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the extreme northern parts of the Eastern Cape. This weather warning is expected to result in […]

The weather services warned that more light snow is expected in several parts of South Africa today. MORE LIGHT SNOW IS EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL TODAY According to VoxWeather forecaster Annette Botha, the light snow is likely late evening on Thursday into Friday (25-26 May). ALSO READ: Cold front: Wet and windy conditions to bring […]

Rough, choppy and chaotic seas are expected in the Northern Cape and Western Cape, which have been hit by a cold front. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for wind and waves in the provinces. READ: Wanted Irishwoman sent back home to face double murder charges WIND AND WAVES WARNING The weather […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Wednesday, 24 May 2023. Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Wednesday, 24 May 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: NIL FIRE DANGER WARNINGS: Extremely high fire […]

According to the Severe Weather and Information Centre SA, the latest satellite and synoptic images as of today, 23 May, reveal a massive mid-latitude cyclone positioned southwest of South Africa; this cyclone is accompanied by its associated cold fronts. ALSO READ: No cholera found in Hammanskraal water samples COLD FRONTS TO MAKE LANDFALL THIS WEEK On […]

Look as more snow is confirmed in these parts of South Africa now on Friday morning, and more snow and freezing temperatures are expected. ALSO READ: Green spaces for human living: many South Africans can’t access PLEASE SEND US YOUR SNOW PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Please WhatsApp your photos and videos to  060 011 0211. Please remember to include your name, […]

The Eastern Cape is on high alert as disruptive rainfall approaches. The South African Weather Service issued a Yellow Level 2 warning. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 2 weather warning for disruptive rainfall in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday, 17 May. The weather warning key indicates there is a high chance of […]

Brace yourself! FREEZING temperatures and more SNOW are expected in these parts of South Africa. ALSO READ: Eastern Cape dam water levels update FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND SNOW ARE EXPECTED FROM TOMORROW According to Vox Weather, forecaster Annette Botha the freezing levels are expected to drop significantly from Thursday into Friday. This is as two fronts and […]

This week’s water levels sees a slight decline in the costal province. This is expected to continue in the winter season. The costal province is expecting a rainy few days ahead. The water levels are also expected to decline during the winter season. ALSO READ: Dam levels: Eastern Cape dam water levels weekly update Just like […]

A slight rainy period is expected in some parts of the Western Cape during the cold winter season ahead. This will at least keep balance or an increase in the dam water levels of the province. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa reiterates resolve to end loadshedding Unlike other provinces, the Western Cape might be blessed with slight […]

The weather service issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain and flooding in the Eastern Cape. The advisory is valid until Sunday. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain in the Eastern Cape on Thursday, 11 May.  The weather warning key indicates there is a low likelihood […]

The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 weather warning for the Western Cape today, 10 May. Damaging waves are expected between Saldanha and WARNING ISSUED FOR DAMAGING WAVES They have issued the weather warning for damaging waves that cause difficulty in navigation at sea between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas. These conditions […]

Widespread rain, SNOW, and cold are expected in South Africa this week. WIDESPREAD RAIN, SNOW, AND VERY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS WEEK According to the SA Weather Service (SAWS) a spell of very cold and rainy weather is expected to affect the Western, Northern, and Eastern Cape later this week, extending into the weekend. PLEASE SEND US […]