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Travellers warned: SA-Mozambique borders closed due to floods

Limpopo – The Border Management Authority (BMA) has temporarily suspended operations at the Pafuri and Giriyondo Ports of Entry... Read more

16 Mar

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Unexpected school closures this week – Province left in the dark

Limpopo – The Limpopo Department of Education has temporarily suspended schooling in several districts severely affected by persistent heavy rainfall... Read more

16 Mar

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In photos: how Cape Town beat the heat

People enjoying Monwabisi beach in the sweltering temperatures on Wednesday. Photo: Dave Fisher By GroundUp Staff With temperatures reaching... Read more

12 Mar

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Scorching temperatures to bring uncomfortable heat to these provinces

Cape Town – The South African Weather Service has warned that parts of South Africa’s western and south-western regions... Read more

11 Mar

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SAWS warns of extreme heat as Cape Town braces for 40°C temperatures

Cape Town – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the western and south-western parts of South... Read more

9 Mar

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Five missing after minivan swept away by floodwaters in KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal – Five people remain missing after a minivan carrying eight occupants was swept away by floodwaters while attempting... Read more

8 Mar

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Death toll soars to 59 as Cyclone Gezani rips Madagascar apart

Toamasina – Flooding and fierce winds have pushed Madagascar’s death toll from Cyclone Gezani to 59, with more than... Read more

16 Feb

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City wrecked, thousands flee as cyclone slaughters 38

Antananarivo – At least 38 people were killed when a cyclone slammed into Madagascar’s second-largest city this week, authorities said... Read more

13 Feb

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Storms on the way: KZN residents warned to be cautious

Durban – The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms across most parts... Read more

13 Feb

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SA’s floods turned deadly because Limpopo wasn’t prepared – how to prevent a repeat

Ephias Mugari, University of Limpopo Limpopo, in northern South Africa, home to 6.6 million people, several large mines and... Read more

3 Feb