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Dry landscape under hot conditions as SAWS warns of a strong El Niño
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South Africa faces hotter, drier months as powerful El Niño develops

South Africa is likely to experience below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures over the coming months as a strong El Niño event develops in...

Storm clouds over South Africa as SAWS warns of disruptive weather from Thursday
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Western Cape braces for flooding as severe storms spread towards Gauteng

South Africans are being warned to prepare for a major change in weather this week, with disruptive rainfall, damaging winds, severe thunderstorms and...

Heavy rain over KwaZulu-Natal as SAWS issues an Orange Level 6 weather warning.
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Orange Level 6 Weather Warning Issued for Parts of KwaZulu-Natal

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall affecting parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday and...

Cold winter weather moving across South Africa with cloudy skies and strong winds
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South Africa Braces for Bitter Cold as SAWS Issues Weather Warnings

A widespread winter weather system is affecting large parts of South Africa, bringing cold temperatures, damaging winds, cloudy conditions and scattered rainfall across...

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...

All schools across the Western Cape will close on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, as severe weather conditions continue across the province.
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All Western Cape schools closed on Tuesday as severe storm worsens

All schools across the Western Cape will be closed on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, as severe weather conditions continue battering the province. Western...

The WCED says additional schools could still close if flooding, dangerous roads and severe weather conditions worsen across the province.
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More Western Cape school closures possible as severe weather intensifies

UPDATE: All schools across the Western Cape will be closed on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, as severe weather conditions continue battering the province....

Disaster officials warn a stronger storm system is expected overnight as flooding and severe weather warnings remain active across Cape Town.
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Cape Town weather warning as stronger storm moves in

The first major cold front has officially hit Cape Town, but disaster officials warn the worst weather is still on the way. According...

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