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A Super El Niño is coming: 5 hard‑won lessons the world can learn from Africa
Climate prediction scientists announced in June 2026 that El Niño, a cycle that happens every two to seven years, had formed.
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The R43 between Worcester and Villiersdorp has been reopened
The R43 between Worcester and Villiersdorp has reopened to traffic.
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Flood relief from Gift of the Givers brings hope to Kouga families
Gift of the Givers continues to provide emergency relief to flood-stricken Kouga communities after a second major flood in less than 30 days.
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Eastern Cape dams show strong recovery after recent rainfall
Recent floods in parts of the Eastern Cape caused localised damage and disruption, but dam levels have since risen sharply following heavy rainfall.
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WATCH | Severe weather causes widespread disruption across the Garden Route
Severe weather has triggered evacuations, flooding and road closures across the Garden Route, with rising rivers and safety warnings issued.
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Western Cape dam levels continue to rise following devastating May floods
Western Cape dam levels rose to 71.47%, recovering from floods, while authorities warn of more severe weather impacting communities.
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Eskom restores 85% of power outages after devastating floods
Eskom continues to make steady progress in restoring electricity supply across storm-affected areas in the Western Cape with approximately 85% of the customer base already restored.
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Trail users urged to use caution after flooding damages Baakens Valley
More than 20 kilometres of the Baakens Valley trails were affected, with large sections washed away, eroded or left unsafe for public use.
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Did you see this? When floods, fake news and crocodiles collide in the Western Cape
Western Cape flooding brings widespread displacement, viral misinformation and unexpected wildlife sightings as residents navigate severe weather and social media-fuelled panic.
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When floods, fake news and crocodiles collide in the Western Cape
This week’s Western Cape flooding was serious business – thousands of people displaced, homes and roads underwater, the usual chaos that comes with Mother Nature having a proper tantrum. But…
