South Africa: Disruptive Rains Expected in the Western Cape

South Africa: Disruptive Rains Expected in the Western Cape

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert for Friday.

WEATHER: Disruptive rainfall and SNOW expected in multiple parts of SA

Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Weather conditions and UVB forecast Gauteng Temperature: Partly cloudy and cool to cold with morning isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered in the south. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High DID YOU KNOW Where does Gauteng rank in size among South A…

Cape Town’s SPCA ramps up emergency response ahead of storms

With heavy rains threatening to hammer the Western Cape this week, Cape Town’s most vulnerable residents, animals, are once again in the path of danger. A Level 4 weather alert has been issued, and while residents brace for flooded homes and blocked roads, the SPCA is shifting into rescue mode. The South African Weather Service has warned of significant rainfall from Thursday, with soaked ground from last week’s storms increasing the risk of dan…

Inclement weather: Eskom warns of delays in repairs in Cape Town

Eskom has urged South Africans to remain patient as severe weather conditions are expected to impact electricity restoration efforts across parts of the Western Cape in the coming days.   This follows a Level 4 weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), with disruptive rainfall forecast between Thursday, 3 July, and Sunday, 6 July 2025. Eskom has said the adverse conditions could significantly delay fault response times …

It Didn't Snow But Thats OK, We Are Still Obsessed With the Idea

Snow or no snow, South Africans still get giddy at the mere thought of flurries. Here’s why the white stuff holds a special place in our sunny hearts.   South Africa (04 July 2025) – So it didn’t snow in Joburg, again! Despite the chilly forecasts, endless WhatsApp forwards, and hopeful scanning of grey skies, the city woke up to nothing more than misty breath, sodden ground and frozen toes. And yet, across South Africa, excitement was brewing l…