South Africa: 'People Are Already Living Day Zero,' WaterCAN Says As Joburg Taps Run Dry

WaterCAN says Johannesburg residents already live in Day Zero conditions, with areas experiencing outages lasting close to 20 days. The group calls on the government to declare… Read more »

South Africa: Visitors Return to Kruger After Floods

South African National Parks reopened Phalaborwa Gate on Monday. Phabeni Gate opens Tuesday. Bateleur Bush Camp reopens Wednesday. Satara is open. Letaba and Shingwedzi rest… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Close to Running Out of Water

Nelson Mandela Bay says only 38.76% of its dam water is usable, enough to last about 246 days. Residents are using about 380 million litres daily, far above the city's target of… Read more »

South Africa: Flood Damage Near Kruger Leaves Families Hunting for Food

Floods damaged Kruger National Park fences, allowing animals to wander into nearby communities. Some families say poverty and high meat prices have pushed them to hunt wild… Read more »

South Africa: Families Stranded As Floods Tear Through Jozini Villages

Heavy weekend floods in Jozini and uMhlabuyalingana destroyed roads and bridges, leaving villages near the Mozambique border cut off completely. Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Heads for Day Zero As Water Leaks Waste Supply

More than 60 percent of Nelson Mandela Bay's water is lost through leaks broken pipes and poor maintenance. Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Mother Rescued From Tree As Floods Sweep Away Her Young Son

A mother was rescued by helicopter after being trapped in a tree while her young son was swept away by floods in Mbaula Village. Read more »

South Africa: Floods Leave Kruger Park With Only One Exit

Kruger National Park visitors warned of blocked routes as heavy rain raises river levels inside the park. SANParks says some guests may be temporarily stuck if the only exit… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Sees Up to Four Tornadoes a Year, Says Weather Service

South Africa records about three to four tornadoes a year with some missed because they are short lived. The weather service warns tornado risk is highest between November and… Read more »

South Africa: Wildfires Force Evacuations As Helicopters Battle Kouga Flames

· Three major fires are still burning in Kouga, with confirmed damage to homes in the Kromme River and Smith Town areas, while helicopters work overhead. Read more »

South Africa: Heavy Storms Expected in Parts of South Africa

A yellow level 4 warning is in place for Limpopo, Mpumalanga, parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West. Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and some damage to buildings… Read more »

South Africa: Storm Leaves Bhisho Hospital in Darkness and Chaos

Bhisho Hospital lost power twice in two days after a severe storm damaged electricity and both back-up generators failed. The hospital's water system was also hit, forcing… Read more »

South Africa: Severe Storms to Hit Gauteng On Wednesday Night

Monday and Tuesday will be okay but big storms are expected to hit mid-week. Experts say a weak La Niña is causing all the rain we saw in November. Read more »

South Africa: Get Your Umbrellas Ready As Storms Target Gauteng This Weekend

Temperatures will rise to thirty-one degrees on Saturday before storms hit the province on Sunday. The Weather Service warns of heavy downpours and lightning with a yellow level… Read more »

South Africa: Storm Warning As Hail and Flooding Threaten Families in Gauteng and KZN

Thunderstorms with hail, flooding and strong winds are expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal on Monday as warnings are issued. High fire danger is expected… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Hit by Hail, Floods and Lightning - More to Come

Saws has issued Orange and Yellow level warnings for storms, hail and floods across Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and parts of KZN. Western Cape and Northern Cape residents must… Read more »

South Africa: Toilet Nightmare At Jeffrey's Bay School Finally Gets Attention

Pellsrus Primary School had just six toilets for 1,246 learners, leading to bladder infections, embarrassment and children wetting themselves in class. The education minister… Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Residents Celebrate As Water Finally Returns

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says water is finally flowing again in Westbury and Coronation after years of dry taps and protests. The city is fixing old pipes, cutting illegal… Read more »

Africa: 12 Days Left to Enter the Climate Media Awards

Time's running out. The Climate Media Awards close on Monday, 27 October 2025 with R130,000 in prizes for Africa's top climate stories. Read more »

South Africa: Farmers Face Drought While Cities Drown in Summer Storms

The SA Weather Service says La Niña will bring more summer rain, flooding risks and severe thunderstorms in several provinces. Limpopo and Mpumalanga may get drier… Read more »

South Africa: Water Mafia Makes Families Pay to Bury Their Dead

Bab'Mthembu said his family was forced to buy water from an alleged water mafia in Merafong to hold his son's funeral. Mayor Nozuko Best admitted households, schools and clinics… Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Tops Instagrammable Safari Destinations

South Africa's Kruger National Park has been ranked the world's most Instagrammable safari destination, tying with Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Throws Open Gates to Wildlife Parks As Families Rush in for Free

Families need only South African ID cards to enter reserves like Nylsvley and Blouberg for free this week. More than 2,000 people joined last year's campaign with even bigger… Read more »

South Africa: Snow Could Fall in Parts of Gauteng This Week

Light snow, sleet or rain may hit Gauteng on Wednesday night, with Magaliesburg the most likely spot to see flakes. Free State and Northern Cape face severe storms with hail,… Read more »

South Africa: Two Cold Fronts to Freeze Gauteng This Week

Johannesburg will drop to 0°C on Friday, with Pretoria only slightly warmer at 2°C, making this one of the coldest times of the year. Emergency teams warn people to use… Read more »