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On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet. Cabinet received an update on the cost of the ongoing recovery efforts following a series of severe weather events that affected the Western Cape in May 2026. The scale of the damage and losses has been assessed at …
Today, Acting Premier of the Western Cape, Dr Ivan Meyer, and acting provincial Minister of Local Government, Anroux Marais, along with disaster management role players provided an update on measures the provincial government and other stakeholders have implemented to mitigate the impact of an intense weather system that has swept over parts of the province. …
The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre has placed the province on high alert following an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). According to SAWS, an intense cut‑off low pressure system is expected to affect the province from Tuesday afternoon (5 May), peaking on Wednesday …
Two cold fronts are moving across the Cape this weekend – while no severe warnings accompany the forecast, it presents an opportunity to residents to do some pre-winter assessments and mitigate the risk of potential impacts when the seasons truly change. According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), there is a chance of light …
Cape Town in the news: De Allende struggles to come to grips with Irish weather: Springbok centre Damian de Allende is missing the sun while he prepares to make his Munster debut in Limerick, Ireland.: “Cape Town” – BingNews WATCH: Shimza’s historic live stream from Robben Island on Mandela Day: Ashley Raphala, aka Shimza, became …
Gauteng gears up to weather COVID-19 storm: With Gauteng as the official COVID-19 epicentre in the country after over taking the Western Cape on Wednesday, the province is boosting its bed, staff and oxygen capacity at its healthcare facilities to meet rising demand. : SAnews – South African News keamo Free State labour office closed …
Cape Town in the news: Stormy weather in Cape Town uproots trees, damages roofs in places: Electricity disruptions related to the storm happened in Pinelands, Bridgetown, Wynberg, Parow, Richmond Estate, Bellville, Sea Point, Strand, Claremont, Heideveld and Three Anchor Bay. Large trees …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Calls to sack senior minister reveal split in …
MyPR: How the warmer weather affects the air around us: Change is in the air. Most people anticipate the end of winter with the eagerness of a Springbok racing to the tryline. The end of the sniffle season is warmly welcomed, but is the change of season all that good for us? Surprisingly, spring is …
Cape Town in the news: Where to go on holiday in December 2019 & 2020 for the best weather: Overall, Dubai is delicious at this time of year, and hard to fault as a holiday destination in December. Cape Town is a diverse and cosmopolitan city that attracts many winter sun-seekers with its …: “Cape …
Cape Town in the news: South Africa: Cape Town Restaurant Suffers Structural Damage As Inclement Weather Hits Part of the Western Cape: Upmarket restaurant, On The Rocks in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town suffered structural damage to its property on Tuesday morning as inclement weather continues to batter parts of Cape Town. Manager at …: “Cape Town” …
Cape Town in the news: Stay on land, dig a trench, hunker down: Cape Town’s weekend weather survival tips: Cape Town has shared tips with its residents for staying safe after predictions of a big cold front approaching the coast on Friday that will likely cause localised flooding. “Gale force northwesterly …: “Cape Town” – …
Cooler weather expected for Saturday’s inauguration: Fine weather conditions are expected in the City of Tshwane where President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa will be inaugurated on Saturday. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Inauguration: How to get to the stadium: President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa will take to the podium at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria in just over …
