The Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, held a digital briefing on Thursday, 27 August 2026, discussing the rising temperatures caused by El Niño and the impact and risks the weather pattern may bring. The digital briefing outlined the province’s preparedness for the related risks of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO). The Premier […]
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Western Cape residents are being urged to continue being cautious as the severe weather continues today. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned of heavy downpours and potential flooding in the Cape Town area last Friday. SAWS has issued a Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall over the city, as well as the mountainous regions of Stellenbosch, […]
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Mthatha, a city in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, has been devastated by severe floods, resulting in seven deaths and widespread damage. A minibus carrying high school students was swept away by floodwaters, with several students reported missing. The South African government has responded swiftly, deploying emergency teams to support rescue operations and […]
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This weekend, Capetonians experienced the wrath of Mother Nature after gale-force winds damaged many properties in the city, and it seems as though it will not be ending any time soon. According to SABC News, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a warning for gale-force winds and heavy rain in large parts of the […]
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