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SAWS predicts rough weather weekend for Soweto Derby
Expect wet conditions for the Soweto Derby on 26 April 2026, with heavy rain and thunderstorms impacting Gauteng and surrounding provinces. Prepare accordingly.
SAWS issues warning for severe floods across South Africa
Severe floods are imminent as the South African Weather Service issues Yellow Level 4 warnings for Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo, predicting heavy rainfall.
"Scary but beautiful": Video of wild lightning in Eastern Cape sparks 'Stranger Things' comparisons
A viral Facebook video shows a rare silent lightning display over the KuGompo City region as the cold front brings rain and snow to parts of the country.
"Bless you": KZN woman shows how terrible weather destroyed their home but still kept her dog safe
A woman from Mpophomeni in KwaZulu-Natal showed the damage a hailstorm caused to her home, but what she did for her dog that day had people deeply moved.
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Cape Town activates heatwave plan amid record temperatures expected this week
Cape Town prepares for an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35°C. The City outlines safety measures and extended pool hours for residents this week.
SAWS warns of week-long heatwave for parts of South Africa
Heatwave alert: The South African Weather Service warns of soaring temperatures reaching 42°C in the Western and Northern Capes this week, following heavy rainfall.
2 bodies found as car with 8 passengers swept away in KwaZulu-Natal
A flooded bridge in KwaZulu-Natal swept away a vehicle with eight occupants. Search efforts continue for six missing individuals amid heavy rainfall warnings.
SAWS warns of flood-level rainfall across South Africa
South Africa braces for a wet weekend as heavy rainfall and weather warnings impact provinces like KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Free State. Flood risks persist.
South Africa braces for heavy showers and thunderstorms
SAWS warns of widespread showers and severe thunderstorms across South Africa on 24 Feb 2026. Residents in flood-prone areas urged to remain vigilant.
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