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News24
18 hours ago
- Climate
- News24
Friday's weather: Western Cape chilly with light rain, rest of SA fine and cool
Very cold conditions are expected in the Western Cape and the Northern Cape with daytime temperatures of 10°C or below in some parts, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Impact-based warnings - Yellow Level 2 warning: Damaging waves along the coastline between Saldanha Bay and East London are expected until Saturday morning. These waves may create difficulty for navigation, pose risks to small vessels (capsizing or taking on water), and cause disruption to ports and harbours. - Yellow Level 2 warning: Damaging winds are likely to cause localised damage to settlements (both formal and informal) over the Kouga and Nelson Mandela Bay local municipalities. These winds will also affect offshore navigation between Plettenberg Bay and East London. Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 19 - 20 June 2025. Partly cloudy conditions are expected along the coastal areas of RSA, with isolated showers and damaging winds & waves possible along the south coast. #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) June 19, 2025 In the SAWS' colour-coded weather warning system, yellow indicates a moderate risk of impact that requires caution and awareness, while orange indicates that higher-risk impact is expected, requiring increased attention and preparation. SAWS uses the numbers to indicate the likelihood of weather-based impacts occurring. Levels 2 and 6 are high, and Level 4 is low. Advisories Areas in the interior of the Western Cape and the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape are expected to experience very cold conditions, with daytime temperatures of 10°C or below. The weather in your province Gauteng: Fine and cool. Pretoria: 9°C — 23°C Johannesburg: 9°C — 20°C Vereeniging: 8°C — 20°C Mpumalanga: Fine and cool, warming up in the Lowveld and escarpment. Mbombela: 7°C — 27°C Ermelo: 6°C — 20°C Emalahleni: 7°C — 20°C Standerton: 5°C — 20°C Skukuza: 12°C — 31°C Limpopo: Fine and cool to warm. Polokwane: 8°C — 23°C Phalaborwa: 13°C — 30°C Tzaneen: 10°C — 27°C Musina: 11°C — 29°C Lephalale: 8°C — 26°C Mokopane: 8°C — 24°C North West: Fine and cool. Klerksdorp: 5°C — 21°C Potchefstroom: 5°C — 21°C Mahikeng: 5°C — 22°C Rustenburg: 7°C — 22°C Vryburg: 4°C — 21°C Free State: Fine, windy, and cold to cool. Bloemfontein: 0°C — 17°C Welkom: 4°C — 18°C Bethlehem: 1°C — 16°C Northern Cape: Cloudy in the south and south-west, then fine and cold to cool with windy conditions in the extreme south-east. Coastal winds: Light and variable, becoming moderate southerly in the afternoon. Upington: 1°C — 16°C Kimberley: 2°C — 17°C De Aar: 1°C — 13°C Alexander Bay: 6°C — 22°C Springbok: 5°C — 15°C Calvinia: 4°C — 13°C Sutherland: 5°C — 11°C Western Cape: Cloudy and cold with light rain in the south-west in the morning, later spreading along the south coast by evening. Northeast areas will start partly cloudy before becoming cloudy. Coastal winds: Fresh to strong west to north-westerly, becoming light to moderate south-westerly north of Cape Point from the afternoon. Cape Town: 12°C — 15°C Vredendal: 9°C — 17°C Riversdale: 8°C — 17°C George: 10°C — 17°C Worcester: 11°C — 16°C Beaufort West: 2°C — 17°C Oudtshoorn: 4°C — 18°C Western half of the Eastern Cape: Fine and cool to cold, partly cloudy later along the south, with isolated coastal showers and rain. Coastal winds: Moderate to fresh north-westerly, turning fresh to strong south-westerly by the afternoon. Eastern half of the Eastern Cape: Fine and cool to cold. Coastal winds: Moderate to fresh north-westerly in the south, switching to south-westerly by midday, with moderate south-westerly winds elsewhere. Gqeberha: 12°C — 20°C Makhanda: 8°C — 19°C Cradock: 3°C — 16°C Graaff-Reinet: 4°C — 15°C East London: 13°C — 20°C Port St Johns: 11°C — 20°C Mthatha: 5°C — 18°C Komani: 0°C — 16°C Qonce: 7°C — 19°C KwaZulu-Natal: Partly cloudy in the south early on, then fine and cool to warm across the province, yet cold along the south-west. Coastal winds: Light to moderate northerly winds, strengthening toward the north, followed by moderate to fresh southerly winds sweeping south to north during the afternoon. Durban: 13°C — 23°C Richard's Bay: 12°C — 26°C Pietermaritzburg: 6°C — 23°C Ladysmith: 7°C — 22°C
The Herald
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Herald
Cold, wet weather alert for the Cape: safety checklist in case of floods
Authorities have shared a winter safety checklist on how to respond to flooding as the Western and Northern Cape brace for several days of cold and wet weather. 'Very cold conditions with daytime temperatures of 10°C and below are expected in places over the interior of the Western Cape and the Namakwa district {Northern Cape] from Wednesday to Saturday,' the SA Weather Service (Saws) said on Wednesday. 'The provincial disaster management centre co-ordinates and supports the district disaster centres and each local municipality in the province knows what is expected during the winter months to keep people safe,' said Western Cape local government, environmental affairs and development planning MEC Anton Bredell. 'Several days of cold and wet weather is predicted for the remainder of this week as well as next week and our disaster and emergency services will monitor this closely.' Bredell cited the recent drowning of a young woman while trying to cross a low-level water bridge in Slanghoek near Rawsonville, saying it was important to share safety precautions for inclement weather. The provincial disaster management centre said residents should prepare a household emergency plan on what to do in case of a flood and assemble a 'grab-and-go kit' containing: important documents such as IDs, passports, birth certificates, policies and clinic cards; cellphone recharger; essential medication and copies of prescriptions; credit cards and money; first aid kit; and make sure water can drain away from homes and check roofs for leaks. During heavy rain: pay attention to warnings. Listen to the radio or check reputable social media such as Saws or municipality for updates; store a supply of drinking water; if you live in a flood-prone area or are camping in a low-lying area, get to higher ground immediately; if told to evacuate by authorities, do so immediately. Lock your home when you leave. If you have time, disconnect utilities and appliances; avoid areas, roads and passes that are subject to sudden flooding; avoid damaged live electrical infrastructure; do not attempt to walk or drive over a flooded road. Even 15cm of fast-moving floodwater can knock you off your feet and a depth of two feet is enough to float a car. Never try to walk, swim or drive through swift running water; and avoid contact with flood water as it can be mixed with sewerage, oil, fuel or dangerous chemicals. Prevent children from playing in and near flood water. TimesLIVE
News24
2 days ago
- News24
Bogus cops demand money to release people from custody
Northern Cape police have warned of a scam in which unsuspecting victims are asked for money in exchange for the release of a loved one from custody. Police spokesperson said Kimberley police were urging the public to remain vigilant. 'During investigations, authorities identified a scam whereby the victim receives notification telephonically from an alleged SAPS official indicating that a person known to them has been arrested. The scammer then demands payment, and money is to be deposited via a supermarket,' she said. Ehlers said police officers did not request payment from the public. She urged the public to refrain from depositing money if approached. 'Always exercise caution when dealing with online and telephonic communications. If in doubt, contact your bank or the police directly,' she said. Suspicious activities can be reported via the My SAPS app or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111. In the event of extortion, the national hotline can be reached on 0800 911 011. News24 previously reported that online scam artists were impersonating SAPS officials looking for a bribe as part of an elaborate ploy. The scammers allegedly used people's compromised personal information to gain their trust. The scam starts with someone claiming to be from South Africa's communications regulator before the scammers pass targets on to fake SAPS detectives. They charge as much as R10 000 to make 'cases' disappear.
News24
7 days ago
- Climate
- News24
Saturday's weather: Cool to warm temperatures expected across SA
Hot and windy conditions are expected in the north-western parts of the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service. Strong coastal winds in the Northern Cape's coastline regions and freshening winds in KwaZulu-Natal's northern areas. Weather update for today and tomorrow, 13-14 June 2025: Fine and cool but partly cloudy in the north with drizzle along the escarpment in Limpopo. #saws #SAWeather — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) June 13, 2025 The weather in your province Gauteng: Expect fine and cool weather, although it may feel colder in parts of the south. Pretoria: 5°C — 19°C Johannesburg: 4°C — 16°C Vereeniging: 1°C — 18°C Mpumalanga: The day starts fine and cold to cool, transitioning to partly cloudy over the Lowveld later. Mbombela: 7°C — 19°C Ermelo: 2°C — 18°C Emalahleni: 3°C — 18°C Standerton: 2°C — 18°C Skukuza: 9°C — 25°C Limpopo: Expect cloudy conditions in the east, with morning drizzle and fog patches over the escarpment. The rest of the province will be partly cloudy and cold to cool. Polokwane: 5°C — 18°C Phalaborwa: 11°C — 24°C Tzaneen: 8°C — 19°C Musina: 10°C — 22°C Lephalale: 8°C — 22°C Mokopane: 5°C — 19°C North West: Fine and cool conditions prevail throughout. Klerksdorp: 3°C — 18°C Potchefstroom: 2°C — 18°C Mahikeng: 5°C — 19°C Rustenburg: 5°C — 19°C Vryburg: 1°C — 20°C Free State: The weather will be fine, with temperatures ranging from cold to cool. Bloemfontein: 0°C — 18°C Welkom: 2°C — 18°C Bethlehem: –3°C — 17°C Northern Cape: Fine and cool to warm weather is forecast, though the north-western parts could experience hot and windy conditions. Coastal winds will be moderate to fresh north-easterly, occasionally reaching strong levels. Upington: 6°C — 22°C Kimberley: 3°C — 19°C De Aar: 3°C — 17°C Alexander Bay: 17°C — 32°C Springbok: 14°C — 23°C Calvinia: 8°C — 23°C Sutherland: 2°C — 20°C Western Cape: Fine and cool to warm in most regions. Coastal areas will experience moderate to fresh north-to-north-easterly winds, while the southeast coast might have light and variable winds. Cape Town: 14°C — 27°C Vredendal: 10°C — 30°C Riversdale: 8°C — 29°C George: 10°C — 28°C Worcester: 4°C — 27°C Beaufort West: 5°C — 24°C Oudtshoorn: 3°C — 24°C Western half of the Eastern Cape: Fine and cool weather is expected, but it is colder in the north. Along the coast, winds will be light northerly, becoming moderate north-easterly in the afternoon. Eastern half of the Eastern Cape: Fine and cool overall, but colder in places in the north. Coastal winds will be light to moderate north-easterly. Gqeberha: 9°C — 26°C Makhanda: 7°C — 22°C Cradock: 2°C — 20°C Graaff-Reinet: 4°C — 21°C East London: 10°C — 26°C Port St Johns: 13°C — 24°C Umtata: 5°C — 23°C Komani: 2°C — 19°C Qonce: 8°C — 24°C KwaZulu-Natal: Fine and cool throughout the province. Coastal winds will range from light to moderate northerly to north-easterly, with freshening conditions in the north as the day progresses. Durban: 15°C — 24°C Richard's Bay: 12°C — 25°C Pietermaritzburg: 6°C — 24°C Ladysmith: 5°C — 23°C *This weather report was written with the support of Toqan AI.
The Herald
11-06-2025
- The Herald
Suspended sentence for man who stabbed teen over a cigarette
Stabbing a teenager during an argument about a cigarette in Victoria West has earned a 34-year-old man a suspended prison sentence in the Northern Cape. District police commissioner Maj-Gen Nomana Mtukushe commended Det-Const Priscilla Makoli for an exemplary investigation that led to the conviction of Klaas Babers. Babers got involved in a heated altercation with the 17-year-old boy on September 19 2024. 'During the dispute, the accused stabbed the teenager with a knife. The matter was reported to the police by the victim, who was accompanied by a family member,' said police spokesperson Sgt Molefi Shemane. The suspect was arrested and remained in custody until the conclusion of the trial which saw Babers convicted of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. 'He was sentenced to six years' imprisonment, wholly suspended for five years on condition that he is not convicted of a similar offence during the period of suspension,' added Shemane. TimesLIVE
