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SA wakes up to a chilly Tuesday as temperatures dip across the interior
South Africa’s Tuesday weather brings a mix of warmer coastal conditions and cooler inland temperatures, with Gauteng and several interior regions feeling the chill.
“Cape of storms”: Cape Town’s unpredictable weather brings a frightening lightning display
A dramatic lightning bolt was captured splitting the night sky over a Cape Town suburb, sparking an online debate about the city's unpredictable weather patterns.
Disruptive rain and flooding warning for 2 provinces
South African Weather Service issues a Yellow Level 4 warning as a cut-off low brings heavy rain, hail, damaging winds, flooding and waves above four metres.
Gauteng weather: Cut-off low brings rain and colder temperatures this week
Gauteng is bracing for a colder and wetter spell this week as a cut-off low moves towards the province, bringing rain and cooler daytime temperatures.
South Africa's weekend weather: Warmer Sunday sets up ideal conditions for outdoor plans
South Africa’s weather forecast shows improving weekend conditions, with warmer temperatures expected in many parts, setting up a good time for outdoor plans.
UN warns El Niño could become strongest in at least 1,000 years, SAWS explains what it means for SA
The UN has warned El Niño could become the strongest in 1,000 years, while SAWS forecast hotter, drier conditions and below-normal rainfall across South Africa.
Northern Cape fire danger soars as WMO warns heatwaves and wildfires could worsen air quality
The Northern Cape faces a high fire danger on 9 September as dry spring conditions increase wildfire risks, while the WMO warns of rising smoke-related deaths.
NASA reveals rare early detection of an asteroid before it hit near Western Australia and Bali
A small asteroid burnt up harmlessly over the Indian Ocean after being detected just hours before impact, marking a rare planetary defence milestone.
"The Cape Doctor doesn't play": Delivery driver knocked over by severe CPT wind, SA astonished
A severe spring storm battered Cape Town on 4 September 2026, unleashing gale-force winds as pedestrians struggled in the chaos at the Foreshore.
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