Freezing weather and wet ground have pushed Johannesburg’s power network to limits. City Power reports thousands of outage calls and urges residents to cut consumption.
Sleet and snow were reported across parts of Johannesburg on 11 August 2026 as Gauteng faced a severe cold snap with single-digit daytime highs and warnings...
Gauteng warns residents to prioritise safety as icy rain, plunging temperatures and hazardous roads hit the province. Avoid illegal power connections and unsafe heating.
The South African Weather Service has warned that residents across Gauteng should prepare for a sharp drop in temperatures this week, with freezing overnight conditions expected...
A fresh cold snap gripped Johannesburg on 22 June 2026, sending temperatures down over the weekend but according to city emergency services resulting in no major...
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has come out strongly against viral claims suggesting that South Africa will experience an intense cold snap due to the...