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Residents in Gauteng are being warned to brace for a wet and stormy weekend, with severe thunderstorms forecast for most parts of the province. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says there is a 60% chance of showers and thundershowers, which could bring heavy rain, lightning, and possible localised flooding in some areas. Forescaster, Lehohonolo Thobela, says there is a widespread chance of showers also expected across parts of Mpumalanga, […]
Torrential rains have left the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces in absolute devastation. At least 19 people, including children, have been reported dead after being swept away in the floods in both provinces, since November. The South African Weather Service issued Level 9 and 10 warnings, with the heavy rains expected to persist throughout the weekend. In Limpopo alone, more than 1,600 homes have been affected, many of them completely washed […]
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is urging residents and motorists to take its weather warnings seriously. The organisation says these alerts play a crucial role in reducing the risk of injury, loss of life and property damage. This comes as SAWS warns of possible large hail and heavy downpours, which have already left a trail of destruction across parts of Gauteng, particularly in Pretoria and Ekurhuleni. The severe weather […]
A horrific minibus taxi crash has claimed the lives of seven people on Comaro Road in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg. The victims - five women and two men, aged between 30 and 45 - died at the scene. According to authorities, a Toyota Quantum’s brakes failed while travelling downhill, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle struck a streetlight before crashing into a tree. Johannesburg Metro Police spokesperson, Xolani […]
