Countries

Flooding, damaging winds expected — CoGTA issues safety appeal

Cape Town – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged South Africans to remain cautious... Read more

6 May

Countries

KZN disaster teams on high alert as cut-off low approaches

Durban – KwaZulu-Natal’s CoGTA MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has placed disaster management teams on high alert ahead of a cut-off... Read more

4 May

Countries

Storm warnings: Heavy downpours, gale-force winds and snow forecast for Cape regions

Cape  Town – The South African Weather Service has issued multiple weather warnings and advisories, cautioning residents in parts... Read more

4 May

Countries

Cold front set to batter Western Cape, Northern Cape with heavy rain and strong winds

Cape Town – The South African Weather Service has issued a warning over an approaching cold front expected to... Read more

25 Apr

Countries

Stellenbosch student rescued after 24-hour ordeal in flash-flooded river

Cape Town – A Stellenbosch University student has been rescued after spending nearly 24 hours stranded along the Elandspad... Read more

23 Apr

Countries

Wet and windy weekend ahead as temperatures drop across SA

Cape Town – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that cold, wet and windy conditions will affect... Read more

17 Apr

Angola

Angola flooding death toll rises to 30

Luanda – Torrential rains that swept across Angola in recent days have killed more than 30 people, according to... Read more

7 Apr

Countries

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

Countries

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

Countries

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