Climate

Weekend storm kills seven and destroys 106 homes in OR Tambo

A violent weekend storm killed seven people and destroyed homes across the OR Tambo district, leaving hundreds of families homeless and without power.

Gauteng braced for wet and stormy weekend

Gauteng residents can expect rain and thunderstorms this weekend as showers spread across Pretoria and Johannesburg with slippery roads likely.

Shoprite and Woolworths turn truck wheels into generators to cut fuel costs

Shoprite and Woolworths are using e-axle technology that turns kinetic energy from moving truck wheels into electricity to power refrigeration units and reduce fuel consumption.

Visitors return to Kruger after floods

Parts of Kruger National Park have reopened after flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Some gates and rest camps remain closed due to flood damage.

Cold and wet winter possible after stormy summer in South Africa

Weather experts are unsure if South Africa will have a colder winter after a very wet summer.

Rain eases in Limpopo after floods damage homes and schools

Heavy rain in parts of Limpopo is expected to slow down later this week after floods damaged homes, schools and roads across the province.

Heavy rains turn Limpopo and Mpumalanga into disaster zones

The South African Weather Service says ongoing heavy rain has caused flooding damage in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, forcing officials to treat the areas as disaster zones.

Kruger Park day visits to resume after heavy rain

Day visits to the Kruger National Park will reopen on Monday, but visitors are warned to avoid damaged roads.

North West youth give up hope of finding jobs

Young people in Leromo are stuck at home because they cannot afford taxi fares to go job hunting.

Floods leave Kruger Park with only one exit

Heavy rain has disrupted travel inside the Kruger National Park with some camps cut off and visitors warned they could be stranded.

South Africa sees up to four tornadoes a year, says Weather Service

Weather officials say South Africa sees a few tornadoes each year and new technology is now helping spot storms that were missed before.

Heavy storms expected in parts of South Africa

Severe thunderstorms are expected in several provinces on Monday, with heavy rain, strong winds and flooding possible in some areas.

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