Homeowners, motorists urged to be cautious as bad weather persists

As the severe weather conditions continue to wreak havoc in the country, residents have been advised to exercise caution in their homes and while driving.

Infrastructure has been destroyed, leaving some people displaced and some without their cars, among other things.

On Wednesday, Gauteng was heavily affected by heavy rain that left roads flooded, and some cares submerged.

Some videos even showed rivers overflowing and some people said they have been left without electricity.

Today’s rain was intense this side of Randburg pic.twitter.com/NDogBnfvUM

— Tomi Rikhotso (@TomiRikhotso) March 5, 2025

Speaking to Ynews, Naked Insurance co-founder, Ernest North, has advised motorists to rather wait out the rain instead of placing themselves in compromising situations.

 

The South African Weather Service issued a Yellow level 2 warning on Thursday, with the inclement weather expected to last for the rest of the week.

⛈️Weather & severe weather alerts for today & tomorrow.
Isolated to scattered showers & thundershowers are expected over the central interior & the eastern parts of the country with severe thunderstorms possible over the southern & north eastern areas of the country. #saws pic.twitter.com/DKrIhJNkj4

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) March 6, 2025

Joburg EMS said it remains on high alert, advising motorists to avoid crossing flooded roads/low lying bridges.

 

Homeowners and tenants have been urged to ensure that their properties are able to withstand the damaging weather conditions.

North gave some advice for homeowners to prevent further losses in their home.

He says people need to ensure that they are well informed about their insurance policies to be able to claim seamlessly, if needed.

The Klein Jukskei river bursting its banks around Olivedale, Johannesburg yesterday. #JoburgWeather #JoburgStorm #JoburgFloods pic.twitter.com/zi51VqCl7e

— Joel Guy Weather (@JoelGuyWeather) March 6, 2025

This constant rain has exposed the quality of our roads, cheap materials have been used all over Gauteng.

— uThami uJobe (@UjobeUthami) March 6, 2025

The rain in Gauteng this summer has been UNBELIEVABLE. WETTEST summer is have ever experienced. I wonder if this will result in a flipping cold winter this year 🤔

— Martyr (@MartinRZA) March 4, 2025

Yesterday’s Joburg rain was a disaster. Am glad we are all safe and sound to tell the tale😳

— TroubleGal (@Deartroublegal) March 6, 2025

Severe flooding in Johannesburg, South Africa today after heavy rain.#inundacion #inonsation #Joburg pic.twitter.com/ZLLKpYSRAy

— Disasters Daily (@DisastersAndI) March 5, 2025