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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.

Wine farmers hopeful about 2026 harvest after good weather

South Africa’s wine farmers are feeling hopeful about the 2026 harvest after good weather and healthy vineyards bring higher production.

Storm leaves Bhisho Hospital in darkness and chaos

A violent storm wrecked Bhisho’s water and electricity supply, leaving the local hospital without power and forcing patients to be moved.

Severe storms to hit Gauteng on Wednesday night

Gauteng residents should enjoy the sun while it lasts because heavy storms are coming back on Wednesday night.

Bodies recovered after deadly building collapse in Verulam

Five people have died after a building collapsed in Redcliffe, Verulam on Friday — and rescue teams are still trying to reach one of the victims.

Get your umbrellas ready as storms target Gauteng this weekend

Gauteng residents should keep their umbrellas close as a warm weekend is expected to end with severe thunderstorms and potential flooding.

Heavy rain and hail to hit Gauteng

Residents in Gauteng must prepare for severe thunderstorms, hail and flooding on Tuesday as emergency teams go on high alert across the province.

Floods hammer SA a day after climate deal is signed

Homes were washed away and lives lost in KwaZulu-Natal just hours after world leaders promised to act on climate change.

Four provinces hit by lightning, hail and dangerous flooding

Severe storms and extreme weather are hammering parts of South Africa, with more rough conditions expected across four provinces.

World backs South Africa as G20 deal passes without the USA

South Africa ends its first G20 presidency with a declaration agreed by all attending leaders, even as the United States refuses to join the talks and skips the summit entirely.

Climate Media Awards salute Africa’s climate champions

Scrolla.Africa is thrilled to announce the outstanding journalists and content creators who've won this year's Climate Media Awards for excellent climate change reporting across Africa.

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