weather

An intense cold front turned parts of the Western Cape highlands into a winter wonderland. Gale to strong gale force north-westerly to westerly winds (65-100km/h) are expected between Cape Columbine and Cape Agulhas spreading to Port Alfred, as well as over the entire Western Cape, the Karoo Hoogland  of the Northern Cape and the western…

Brace yourself for heavy rains in the Western Cape. Jason Oxenham/Getty Images An intense cold front is expected to affect the Western and Northern Cape from late Sunday into Monday, according to the South African Weather service.Gale force winds, heavy rain leading to flooding, very cold conditions as well as very rough seas can be…

The South African Weather Service forecasts another day of heavy rain, biting cold and some light snowfall. In other words: The perfect stay-in weather for Saturday.Warnings:- Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the eastern parts of both Limpopo and Mpumalanga as well as the north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal.- Gale force west-south-westerly winds (65-80km/h) are…

South Africans should prepare for a cold weekend. PHOTO: Jason Oxenham/Getty Images South Africans should brace themselves for cold conditions over the weekend.A second cold front will hit the southern parts of the country following a major cold front that developed on Thursday.Rain, snow, strong winds and low temperatures are expected.The South African Weather Service…

It's the calm before the storm - Wednesday looks set for fine and cool conditions before the heavy rains and cold expected from Thursday onward, the South African Weather Service says.Warnings:Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the northern parts of the Northern Cape.The weather in your region: Gauteng will be fine and cool becoming…