A likely strong El Niño could bring a hot, dry Oct 2026–Mar 2027. Major dams trail 2025 levels and experts urge early conservation to protect supplies.
Police arrested four suspects in Bellville after a takedown of an alleged extortion ring accused of targeting about 50 businesses in Stellenbosch and Khayamandi.
According to The South African, El Niño is now established and is expected to raise heatwave risk and raise temperatures across South Africa through August–December 2026.
After a chilly week, Gauteng is set for clear, dry conditions this weekend with daytime highs climbing into the low 20s in parts of the province.
A 24‑year‑old Joburg man was rescued after a night in sub‑zero temperatures near Rhino Peak. Rescue teams reached him after spotting torches at dawn.
Snowfall shut the R617 to Kokstad and activated the RTI Snowfall Response Plan. MEC Siboniso Duma warned motorists to stay off roads and flagged a recent...
South Africa missed the total solar eclipse as a cold front and cut-off low brought an Orange Level 6 snow warning to parts of the Eastern...
Heavy rain, light snow and icy conditions caused multiple crashes in Ekurhuleni. EMPD attended three incidents; authorities urge motorists to drive cautiously.
City Power's outage backlog in Johannesburg doubled from around 3 000 to over 6 000 as a cold snap and increased demand overwhelmed ageing infrastructure.
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.