South Africa: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Five Provinces

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the Northern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga on Wednesday. Read more »

South Africa: Heat Wave Event Breaks Temperature Records

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that several weather stations across the Namakwa District and the Western Cape have officially broken their long-standing… Read more »

South Africa: Heatwave Warning for South-Western Region

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the western and south-western parts of South Africa can expect very hot to extremely hot temperatures this week, resulting in heatwave… Read more »

South Africa: Weather Service Monitors Tropical Storm Gezani

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is closely monitoring a moderate tropical storm named Gezani, currently located over the south-west Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar. Read more »

South Africa: Portfolio Committee Calls for Long-Term Disaster Preparedness

Parliament's Portfolio Committee and Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has reiterated the call for long-term disaster preparedness and… Read more »

South Africa: Tech Innovations Key to Building Climate-Resilient Homes - President Ramaphosa

Traditional construction methods may no longer meet the needs of a growing population facing climate change and rising urban pressures, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »

South Africa: Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre Launched

Eskom, together with the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga provincial government, have officially launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Conducts Project Owethu Outreach in Limpopo

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach… Read more »

South Africa: Crocodile Bridge Gate Reopens for Day Visitors

As severe weather conditions have eased down across parts of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, including areas in the Kruger National Park (KNP), the Crocodile Bridge Gate will… Read more »

South Africa: Learners Relocated After Storm Hit Amajuba District

Grade 11 and 12 learners from Umzilikazi Secondary School in Newcastle are being temporarily accommodated at Sgodiphola Primary School following the severe thunderstorms that… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Visits Flood-Stricken Areas in Mpumalanga

President Cyril Ramaphosa is this afternoon visiting Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods and the response of… Read more »

South Africa: Saws Warns of Disruptive Rainfall in Limpopo

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of disruptive rainfall that could cause flooding in Limpopo. Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Deploys Rescue Team to Assist in Flood-Stricken Areas

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people… Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Rainfall Highlights Climate Change Challenges

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, says the persistent heavy rain that has affected the Kruger National Park underscores the growing challenges… Read more »

South Africa: Army Deploys Helicopters for Flood Rescue In Limpopo

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the… Read more »

South Africa: Rain Expected As a Result of Low-Pressure System

A low-pressure system is expected to influence weather conditions over the north-eastern parts of the country, bringing significant rain and thunderstorms over the coming days, the… Read more »

South Africa: President Announces New Climate Commissioners

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the new cohort of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) Commissioners for the 2026 - 2030 tenure. Read more »

South Africa: Condolences for Victims of North West Lightning Bolt Incident

Government has extended its condolences to the families and friends of those killed by lightning at the Mphebatho Troop Festival that was held recently in the North West. Read more »

Africa: Weather Service Issues Disruptive Rain, Fire Danger Warning Across South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for disruptive rains and severe thunderstorms across the country for today. Read more »

Southern Africa: Simelane Calls for Unified Climate Action As SADC Faces 'Unprecedented' Climate Threats

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has urged Southern African parliaments to take bold, people-centred action to confront what she described as an escalating climate crisis… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Parliaments Urged to Drive Climate Action, Protect Women and Youth

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on parliaments across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to strengthen legislation, oversight and public participation in… Read more »

South Africa: Transnet Secures Deal to Support Clean Energy Initiatives

Transnet and the French Development Agency (AFD), with support from the European Union (EU), have announced a major partnership aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of South… Read more »

Africa: SA Welcomes Outcomes of COP30

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the outcomes of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) of the United Nations Framework… Read more »

South Africa: Safety Warning Amid Level 9 Weather Alert

Citizens have been urged to remain cautious as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 9 weather warning. Read more »

South Africa: Public Urged to Stay Away From Water Courses Amid Heavy Rains

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the public to avoid water courses like rivers, streams and dams, during the continuous heavy rains across Gauteng,… Read more »