Climate

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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