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State of Disaster
gauteng

Deadly weather forces State of Disaster in Gauteng

Cyclone
News

Will Cyclone Freddy affect South Africa?

flooding
Mpumalanga

Family trapped while ASLEEP due to FLOODING

State of Disaster
Gauteng

Deadly weather forces State of Disaster in Gauteng

Cyclone
News

Will Cyclone Freddy affect South Africa?

flooding
Mpumalanga

Family trapped while ASLEEP due to FLOODING

Weather
KwaZulu-Natal

LEVEL 4 weather warning for rain and floods TODAY

By Michelle Swart18-02-2023 15:37

The SA Weather Service has issued a level 4 weather warning for rainfall and flooding in KwaZulu-Natal today

Flooding
Mpumalanga

Electricity and water supply interruptions due to flooding

By Michelle Swart17-02-2023 11:08

Lekwa Municipality in Mpumalanga has sent out notices of electricity and water interruptions due to flooding from the Vaal River

workers
Mpumalanga

Five workers rescued when truck submerged in flooded bridge

By Siso Naile16-02-2023 20:57

Being stubborn and defying the warnings almost cost the lives of five workers who drove a truck into a flooded low-lying bridge.

SANDF
News

SANDF helicopter rescues men stranded on island amid severe flooding

By Storm Simpson15-02-2023 19:27

The men were stranded on an island on the Letaba River in Tzaneen for several days due to severe flooding before being rescued.

Mpumalanga floods
News

State of Disaster: Flood death toll in Mpumalanga rises to three

By Storm Simpson15-02-2023 09:32

Mpumalanga COGTA MEC Mandla Msibi said three people in the province have drowned and four more people are missing.

Swept away
News

Vehicle SWEPT AWAY in a river in Centurion

By Michelle Swart14-02-2023 19:08

When emergency services responded to reports that a vehicle was swept away in a river, they were suprised to find not one but TWO cars

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 14 February 2023
News

Floods: At least two confirmed dead in Mpumalanga

By Storm Simpson13-02-2023 21:20

At least two people have died, and four are missing, the Mpumalanga Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs said on Monday.

Flooding National State of Disaster
News

National State of Disaster declared over devastating impact of flooding

By Storm Simpson13-02-2023 20:04

The government has declared a National State of Disaster in order to enable an effective response to the widespread flooding.

Kruger National Park
News

Kruger National Park EVACUATE some staff amid FLOODS

By Michelle Swart13-02-2023 12:58

Kruger National Park management has temporarily closed some remote camps and evacuated staff members amid floods in the area

Flooding National State of Disaster
News

MAJOR flooding in Centurion; avoid THESE roads

By Michelle Swart13-02-2023 12:06

Road users in Centurion have been urged to avoid THESE ROADS as heavy FLOODING continues to wreak havoc in the area

weather
Limpopo

Orange LEVEL 9 weather warning in effect UNTIL TUESDAY

By Michelle Swart12-02-2023 14:09

An orange level 9 weather warning for flooding and widespread mudslides is in effect until TUESDAY for Limpopo

Roads closed in Kruger National Park due to heavy rain
News

THESE roads are CLOSED in Kruger National Park due to flooding

By Corné van Zyl12-02-2023 12:46

All roads in the south of the Kruger National Park are currently closed due to river levels rapidly rising. Disaster teams are on high alert.

weather
News

Disaster management on HIGH ALERT due to SEVERE weather

By Michelle Swart12-02-2023 11:24

Communities are being placed at high risk as SEVERE weather, and heavy rains batter many parts of the country

flood
KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal floods – AVOID these roads

By Michelle Swart12-02-2023 11:08

Road users have been urged to avoid THESE ROADS due to heavy flooding and reports of some roads caving in due to the SEVERE rainfall

flood
KwaZulu-Natal

WATCH: FLOOD warning issued for KwaZulu-Natal TODAY

By Michelle Swart12-02-2023 08:02

A FLOOD warning was issued for KwaZulu-Natal as several parts of the province were left in devastation due to the recent SEVERE rains

Weather
KwaZulu-Natal

LEVEL 9 weather warning for widespread FLOODING in KZN

By Michelle Swart11-02-2023 19:39

The SAWS has issued an orange LEVEL 9 weather warning for widespread flooding in KwaZulu-Natal TONIGHT and tomorrow

KZN floods: Emergency contact numbers you should have!
News

KZN floods: Emergency contact numbers you should have!

By Corné van Zyl11-02-2023 13:34

Heavy rain is expected to continue to wreak havoc in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday. Here are all the emergency contact numbers you should have.

Disaster teams on HIGH-ALRT in KZN with some areas FLOODED
News

Disaster teams on HIGH ALERT in KZN with some areas FLOODED

By Corné van Zyl11-02-2023 12:15

Disaster teams are on HIGH ALERT in parts of KwaZulu-Natal as heavy rain floods areas. Here is more information.

WATCH: Heavy rain flood parts of KZN - Residents urged to be vigilant
News

WATCH: Heavy rain flood parts of KZN – Residents urged to be vigilant

By Corné van Zyl11-02-2023 11:08

Residents living in these parts of KwaZulu-Natal are urged to be vigilant as heavy rain floods areas. Here is more information.

Flooding
News

SEVERE flooding in Centurion; AVOID these roads [photos]

By Michelle Swart10-02-2023 14:21

SEVERE flooding has been reported in Centurion, and road users have been strongly urged to steer clear of these roads

Tshwane roads
Gauteng

LOOK: Tshwane roads CLOSED due to torrential rains

By Nokwanda Ncwane10-02-2023 11:54

Motorists have been urged to avoid low lying bridges as a number of Tshwane roads are flooded and have been closed.

Roads closed in Kruger National Park due to heavy rain
News

Roads CLOSED in Kruger National Park NOW due to heavy rain

By Corné van Zyl09-02-2023 11:49

Several roads were closed in the Kruger National Park on Thursday due to heavy rain. Here is more information.

Nigeria and Ghana are prone to devastating floods
Africa News

Ghana and Nigeria are prone to devastating floods

By The Conversation06-02-2023 14:44

Two West African countries, Ghana and Nigeria are prone to flooding and they could achieve a lot by working together.

Gauteng
News

Gauteng State of Disaster declared after devastating flooding

By Storm Simpson26-01-2023 10:46

Widespread flooding caused damage, the loss of a life, and destruction of property and infrastructure across Gauteng.

weather
Eastern Cape

LEVEL 9 weather warning: Disruptive rain, widespread flooding

By Michelle Swart05-01-2023 15:27

The SAWS has issued an orange level 9 and level 5 weather warning for the Eastern Cape for thundershowers that could lead to flooding

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