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Eastern Cape flood damage has exceeded R1.5 billion as severe weather isolates communities, destroys infrastructure and disrupts agriculture across the province.
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Eastern Cape Flood Emergency Deepens as Level 8 Warning Remains Active

The Eastern Cape remains in the grip of a severe weather emergency, with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) maintaining Orange Level 8...

SAWS has issued Level 8 and Level 4 severe weather warnings as flooding rain and dangerous cold conditions hit the Western Cape.
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Severe Weather Warning: SAWS Issues Critical Level 8 Alert for Western Cape

The South African Weather Service has issued critical severe weather warnings for parts of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape as a dangerous...

Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo districts will close for two days as severe rain and flooding warnings hit the Western Cape.
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Eden and Central Karoo schools close as heavy rain lashes region

David Maynier has confirmed the temporary closure of schools across the Eden and Central Karoo Education Districts as severe weather conditions continue to...

SAWS has issued Orange Level 8 and Level 5 warnings as severe flooding, snow, freezing temperatures and damaging winds hit parts of South Africa.
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SAWS Issues Orange Level 8 Warning as Deadly Cold Front Hits South Africa

South Africa is bracing for a dangerous winter weather system as a powerful cold front and deepening cut-off low-pressure system sweep across the...

SAWS has issued an Orange Level 8 warning for flooding, mudslides and dangerous weather as a severe cut-off low hits parts of South Africa this week.
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Orange Level 8 Warning Issued for Western Cape as Flooding and Snow Hit South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has upgraded its severe weather alerts ahead of a powerful cut-off low-pressure system expected to hit parts...

Jerome, who supported Jason Vanproppal during his Skate Across Africa journey, has been gifted a brand new Volvo after a viral campaign.
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Jerome gifted new Volvo after winning hearts on viral Skate Across Africa journey

Jerome, the man who unexpectedly became one of the breakout stars of Jason Vanproppal’s Skate Across Africa adventure, has officially received a brand...

Visitors entering a South African national park (SANparks) during SA National Parks Week
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SANParks plans tighter security after tourists found dead in Kruger National Park

SANParks says it will strengthen security measures in isolated areas of the Kruger National Park following the tragic discovery of two tourists who...

SARS tax refund payment timeline showing standard payouts, verification and audit timeframes.
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SARS denies alleged cyberattack and data breach claims

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has dismissed claims that its systems were breached after an alleged hacker group reportedly claimed responsibility for...

A severe Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda has triggered emergency responses as officials warn the rare strain has no licensed vaccine.
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Central Africa Battles Deadly Ebola Outbreak as WHO Warns of Regional Spread

Central Africa is facing a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak, with health officials warning that the crisis is unfolding under some of the most...

Fuel nozzle at a petrol station following the official July 2026 fuel price decrease.
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Petrol Price June 2026: Brace for Price Hikes

South African motorists are set to feel renewed pressure at the pumps after the National Treasury confirmed that the temporary General Fuel Levy...

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