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Friday, May 16, 2025

Western Cape prepares for severe weather: Gale-force winds and high seas set to hit on Friday

The SA Weather Service issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for damaging winds and waves along the Western Cape coastline this weekend.

Wendy Dondolo|Published

No cold snap expected: South African Weather Service clarifies Aphelion effects

The South African Weather Service has dismissed claims of a cold snap linked to the Aphelion phenomenon.

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Turbulent weather this weekend: Strong winds and cooler temperatures expected

The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings ahead of the weekend, cautioning about damaging waves and strong winds along the coastlines of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and the Western Cape.

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain expected across parts of South Africa

South Africa is in for a wet and stormy stretch as rain spreads across several provinces. KwaZulu-Natal faces a flood warning with heavy rainfall expected to disrupt travel and damage infrastructure.

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Severe weather alert: Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecasted across multiple provinces

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecasted to impact several provinces in South Africa on April 24, 2025. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued multiple warnings, urging residents to prepare for potential disruptions to travel and infrastructure.

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Severe Weather Alert: Snow, flooding and hail to hit SA this week

Prepare for extreme weather this week in South Africa: Snow, heavy rain, and severe thunderstorms are on the horizon as a powerful cut-off low system approaches.

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Snowfall Alert: Drakensberg and surrounding regions to be blanketed as cut-off low hits SA this week

The South African Weather Service has forecast snow over the Drakensberg and surrounding high-lying areas from Wednesday as a cut-off low system brings heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and a sharp drop in temperatures across the country.

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Severe weather alert: Level 4 storms expected in central and eastern South Africa

Severe weather warnings for April 23 indicate a Level 4 alert in parts of the Free State and Eastern Cape, with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail expected. Stay alert and take precautions as conditions may worsen.

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Heavy traffic and wet weather expected along N3 Toll Route this Easter weekend

N3 Toll Concession has issued a warning ahead of the Easter weekend, advising motorists to prepare for wet and cold weather along the N3 Toll Route.

Wendy Dondolo|Published