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The South African
25-06-2025
- Climate
- The South African
Cold front causes widespread flooding across Cape Town
Motorists across Cape Town are being urged to proceed with extreme caution as a powerful cold front that made landfall early on Wednesday morning has led to flooding and hazardous road conditions throughout the metro. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall, in effect until Thursday morning, and a Yellow Level 4 warning for damaging coastal waves beginning Wednesday evening. The storm is expected to persist until Sunday, 29 June, with maximum temperatures plunging below 10 degrees Celsius in certain high-lying areas and the possibility of snowfall and strong winds. Real-time alerts shared via WCLive Traffic & Safety and Cape Town Traffic Alerts report flooding in the following areas: Paarden Eiland to M5 fly-over (09:08): Right lane flooded heading toward N1 Right lane flooded heading toward N1 Elsies River (10:30): Flooding at Francie van Zijl Drive and Connaught Road Flooding at Francie van Zijl Drive and Connaught Road Bergvliet (10:52): Flooding at Main Road and Ladies Mile Road Flooding at Main Road and Ladies Mile Road Ottery (11:13): Water accumulation at Ottery Road and New Strandfontein Road Water accumulation at Ottery Road and New Strandfontein Road Claremont (11:59): Flooding near Warrington Road (Masterparts) Flooding near Warrington Road (Masterparts) Kommetjie Road (11:43): Flooding near Fish Eagle Park Flooding near Fish Eagle Park Strandfontein Road: Video shared by Traffic SA shows pooling water at Ottery junction Video shared by Traffic SA shows pooling water at Ottery junction Baden Powell Drive (12:19): Deep flooding between Pavilion and Sunrise Circle; barely visible roadway conditions The City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management Centre has activated all relevant municipal departments and partners, placing them on standby. 'We ask that the public take heed of the warnings and do as much as possible to safeguard their properties during the forecast period,' a City spokesperson said. Clear gutters and downpipes Dig trenches to divert stormwater Avoid unnecessary travel Keep emergency kits ready Monitor updates through official social media and radio bulletins For life-threatening emergencies, residents are urged to call: (021) 480 7700 Authorities warn that reduced visibility, slippery roads, and potential infrastructure damage pose significant threats. Coastal communities should prepare for rough seas and dangerous surf conditions from Wednesday evening. 'Stay indoors where possible, avoid flood-prone areas, and follow all municipal instructions,' added SAWS meteorologist Rudzani Malala. Further updates will be issued by SAWS and city officials as the situation develops. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
10-06-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Severe weather causes widespread power outages across KZN
Following a bout of severe weather, which brought heavy rainfall, strong winds and snowfall to KZN, Eskom has reported multiple power outages across the province. The power utility's KZN industry support and stakeholder management Zethu Sonjica said 'significant disruptions' have been caused to the electricity supply in several regions. ALSO READ: WATCH: N2 snow closure in Kokstad, hail in Jozini and Hluhluwe Affected areas include Empangeni, Melmoth, Mtubatuba, Ulundi, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Nongoma and eShowe in the Zululand region, as well as other areas across KZN. Restoration efforts under way 'Eskom has deployed technical teams to attend to faults in accessible areas. However, the utility notes that many roads remain closed due to flooding and snow, making access to some affected zones impossible at this time. Technicians remain on standby and will attend to these areas as soon as they become reachable,' said Sonjica. Durban – High Winds: + 50 Km/h winds with gusts towards 100 Km/h – trees down all over — TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) June 10, 2025 Sonjica added that they understand the inconvenience and frustration this situation causes, and appealed to customers for patience and understanding as they work to restore power safely and as quickly as possible. 'Eskom has issued a strong warning to the public to treat all electrical infrastructure as live. Residents are urged to stay clear of fallen cables, damaged poles or any exposed wiring, and to report such hazards immediately to local authorities or via Eskom's reporting channels,' said Sonjica. Eskom reporting channels: • MyEskom customer app: available for download on Google Play and Apple Store • Alfred the Chatbot: Also available on WhatsApp: 08600 37566 • USSD platform: Simply dial *120*37566# on your phone and follow the prompts • Eskom Contact Centre: Dial 08600 ESKOM (37566) Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
09-06-2025
- Climate
- IOL News
Severe weather forces closure of Barkly Pass for heavy vehicles
Motorists have been urged to avoid overnight travel and remain vigilant as Barkly Pass is closed for heavy vehicles. According to a statement released by Chris Hani District Municipality, Barkly Pass was only open for light vehicles at the time of publishing, but is expected to close completely as snow is falling heavily. This comes as South Africans struggle with severe weather, with temperatures plummeting with cold fronts sweeping the country. In addition to Barkly Pass, Traffic SA has reported that the N9 between Middelburg and Graaff Reinet is closed, and motorists should be aware of snow conditions at Lootsberg Pass.
eNCA
28-05-2025
- General
- eNCA
Wandering elephant seal safely returned to sea
CAPE TOWN - A heartwarming end to a surprise visit to the Mother City. The elephant seal seen wandering the streets of Gordon's Bay has been safely returned to the ocean. A coordinated rescue plan ensured the safe relocation of the marine mammal. Residents and motorists were in awe when the big boy stopped traffic and even took a bit of a rest on the hood of a security car. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is lauding everyone involved and reminds residents not to approach such animals but instead call for assistance. Cape of Good Hope SPCA oversee the safe release of the Seal back into the ocean at Kogel Bay — TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) May 27, 2025
