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WATCH | Parts of Cape Town left ‘UNDERWATER’ [Video]

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WATCH | Flooding in the Western Cape after torrential rain warning [Video]

KZN floods KZN flooding Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
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KZN floods 2.0: Dlamini-Zuma convenes disaster management commitee as rain pours

Watch Cape Town city left underwater video
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WATCH | Parts of Cape Town left ‘UNDERWATER’ [Video]

Watch Western Cape floods video
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WATCH | Flooding in the Western Cape after torrential rain warning [Video]

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KZN floods 2.0: Dlamini-Zuma convenes disaster management commitee as rain pours

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News

Gauteng weather warning: Sunday flooding and severe thunderstorms

By Weekend News Producer22-05-2022 09:24

Its not just KZN. The SA Weather Service has now issued a fresh weather warning for Gauteng on Sunday. More flooding is expected.

SANRAL projects KZN
KwaZulu-Natal

KZN floods: UN SA contributes R21 million to support affected communities

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty13-05-2022 10:06

The UN SA has redirected a massive R21 million to assist government with rebuilding and helping impacted communities in KZN.

Eastern Cape floods, Eastern Cape flood damage, damage to schools, damage to healthcare facilities, deaths, 1 000 homeless
Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape floods: Health facilities damaged, over 1 000 left homeless

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty28-04-2022 10:39

Eastern Cape residents have been left homeless due to the recent floods while schools and health facilities are damaged.

KZN floods, floods in KZN, flood damage, health risks from floods, how to avoid health risks
News

Explainer: How to look out for and avoid health risks from floods

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty27-04-2022 14:28

Following the flooding in parts of SA, experts have explained what locals need to look out for to avoid health risks.

duduzane zuma
Celeb News

‘People’s president’ Duduzane Zuma helps KZN armed with mop & shovel

By Marilynn Manuel26-04-2022 16:37

‘He paid himself for this years ago’: Mzansi has had mixed reactions to clips of Duduzane Zuma helping KZN flood victims clean their homes.

KZN Disaster Management teams
Environment

Warnings for floods in SA: Planning for future climate change

By The Conversation22-04-2022 14:38

Could anyone predict the KZN floods? There isn’t a simple answer, scientists believe these types of events will occur more in the future.

KZN floods state of disaster
KwaZulu-Natal

KZN Floods: Province to get R1 billion, over 8 000 houses destroyed

By Weekend News Producer16-04-2022 10:43

The KZN floods have left more than 8 000 homes partially destroyed. Treasury has confirmed the province will receive R1bn.

level 4 weather warning eastern cape
Weather

Here we go again? Level 4 weather warnings, ‘flood alert’ issued for Eastern Cape

By Tom Head14-04-2022 13:53

More heavy rain is set to lash the country over Easter, and Level 4 weather warnings for flooding are in place for the Eastern Cape.

Western Cape weather
Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape: Level 2 heavy rain warning issued, floods to be expected

By Nokwanda Ncwane13-04-2022 13:25

A yellow level 2 rain warning has been issued for the Eastern Cape. Extreme heavy rainfall and widespread flooding is to be expected.

Shipping containers durban floods n2
News

Durban floods: Shipping containers float down N2 in ‘near-apocalyptic’ scenes

By Tom Head12-04-2022 10:24

Roads collapsing, homes ruined, shipping containers floating on the N2: This is no disaster film. It’s the grim reality of the Durban floods.

Mudslide durban
News

Watch: TERRIFYING mudslides gush through homes in Durban

By Tom Head11-04-2022 17:09

Residents in several suburbs of Durban had to flee their properties on Monday, after torrential mudslides powered through homes.

Gauteng floods
News

Gauteng floods: Heavy Sunday rainfall sees first floods & new warnings

By Weekend News Producer10-04-2022 15:26

As rain continues to fall, certain parts of Gauteng are already flooding. Here’s the latest on the Gauteng floods and the affected areas.

Pretoria East flooding
Gauteng

Pretoria East: Over 50 homes flooded after mine water catchment bursts

By Nokwanda Ncwane22-03-2022 12:16

Approximately 50 homes were affected by the flooding in Onverwacht in Cullinan, Pretoria East
on Tuesday morning.

Gauteng motorists rainy weather floods
Gauteng

Gauteng: Several road crashes and flooding reported due to rain

By Nokwanda Ncwane09-03-2022 15:29

A number of crashes and flooding have been reported in various parts of Gauteng due to rainy weather conditions.

Body
Gauteng

Woman’s body found as search for flood victims in Tshwane continues

By Liam Ngobeni09-02-2022 15:31

A woman’s body was found near the Olifantspruit in Pretoria as the Emergency search teams continue their operations.

Tshwane floods
Gauteng

WATCH: Flooding in parts of Tshwane – rescue efforts underway

By Thabo Baloyi05-02-2022 16:23

Tshwane residents who have been left destitute due to the floods, have since been placed in temporary accommodation

Sinkhole
Gauteng

WATCH: Sinkhole claims vehicle as Gauteng endures extreme weather

By Samantha Riddle20-01-2022 17:25

In addition to extreme rain, Gauteng has been experiencing flooding, sinkholes and even an earthquake this week.

Gauteng motorists rainy weather floods
News

SA’s 2nd State of Disaster declared in response to widespread flooding

By Samantha Riddle20-01-2022 17:04

The South African government has officially declared a second State of Disaster in response to widespread flooding.

Tshwane flooding
News

Tshwane flash floods: Affected families receiving assistance

By Thabo Baloyi20-01-2022 08:42

Videos and images on social media showed the extent of the flash floods in Tshwane on Wednesday, with cars submerged in water

Tshwane flooding
News

WATCH: Heavy rainfall causes FLOODING in Centurion

By Thabo Baloyi19-01-2022 16:13

Tshwane’s disaster management teams have been dispatched to several areas affected by the recent heavy rains

Eruption
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Tonga volcanic eruption prompts tsunami concerns in US, Japan

By Samantha Riddle16-01-2022 15:22

The major volcanic eruption near Tonga has seen tsunami warnings as far as the United States with reports of waves in Japan.

Eastern Cape
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Eastern Cape floods: Officials eyeing state of disaster amid crisis

By Samantha Riddle15-01-2022 22:59

Eastern Cape officials are mulling a state of disaster with extreme flooding claiming numerous lives in the province.

Police diver Eastern Cape floods
Eastern Cape

Police diver dies during rescue operation for Eastern Cape floods

By Weekend News Producer09-01-2022 18:02

A true hero.
A rescue operation relating to this weekend’s Eastern Cape floods has led to the tragic death of a police diver.

Eastern Cape floods
Eastern Cape

Watch: Seven killed in Eastern Cape floods, hundreds affected

By Weekend News Producer09-01-2022 13:37

Multiple people have been killed in flash floods in the Eastern Cape. Hundreds more have now been left homeless.

Heavy rain and flooding continued to wreak havoc in Oudtshoorn.
Lifestyle

LOOK: Flash flood in Oudsthoorn sweeps woman off her feet

By Erene Roux07-12-2021 17:12

Residents and officials in Oudsthoorn in the Western Cape remain on high alert as rain continues to fall throughout the area.

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