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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.
SAWS warns Gauteng of more severe storms as flooding and flight diversions hit Johannesburg
The South African Weather Service issued an Orange Level 5 warning for Gauteng, as thunderstorms already caused flooding and flight diversions in Johannesburg.
"Didn't want to blow into someone's arms": Cape Town winds blow pedestrians off their feet
A viral video showing pedestrians struggling against powerful Cape Town winds has South Africans laughing and sharing their own stormy weekend stories.
"Yoh, but the wind is hectic:" Cape Town wind knocks people down, SA stunned
Cape Town's brutal gale-force winds left pedestrians reeling on 4 September 2026, as viral TikTok footage captured the chaos amid the infamous spring gusts.
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