Weather
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El Niño to peak in December, could be strongest since 1950
El Niño will intensify before peaking in December and could become one of the strongest events recorded since 1950, UN warns.
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Extreme heat threatens pregnancies as Pacific pushes climate action at Fiji talks
UN climate chief warns extreme heat causes premature births and stillbirths as Pacific island nations demand climate finance at Fiji talks.
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CapeNature warns of heightened wildfire risk as El Niño conditions develop.
CapeNature warns of a potentially more severe wildfire season for the Western Cape as El Niño brings hotter and drier conditions.
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Wine industry cautiously optimistic about harvest despite El Niño threat
Wine industry experts caution it’s premature to predict the effects of El Niño on the 2027 grape harvest, emphasizing climate resilience planning.
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Free State dams brimming as spring rainfall tops up reserves
Storage dams in the Free State are sitting at optimal levels heading into spring and summer after good spring rainfall in the region
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Western Cape dam levels show good news and bad news
Dam levels across Western Cape show decline as province faces hotter, drier summer due to El Niño conditions.
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Ten days trapped: Nepali father’s miraculous survival and resolve to rebuild
Pulled alive ten days after catastrophic floods trapped him in a tunnel, a Nepali hydropower worker is determined to help rebuild his country despite his own harrowing ordeal.
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Talle distrikspaaie in Noord-Kaap verspoel ná hewige reën
Swaar reën en vloede het groot dele van die Noord-Kaap getref. Talle paaie is onbegaanbaar en gemeenskappe is afgesny van noodsaaklike dienste.
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Severe weather warning for West Coast, Western Cape: Prepare for dangerous storms
The Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, bringing hail, lightning, gusty winds, and potential power outages, fires, and damage.
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Isolated to scattered showers expected on Sunday
With some snow that fell in Lesotho, the cool and rainy conditions is expected to continue tomorrow.
