Latest news with #RudzaniMalala
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.
News24
24-06-2025
- Climate
- News24
Cold front alert! SA Weather Services warns Mzansi to prepare for intense cold front
Winter is in full swing. The nights are longer while the days are chillier. The South African Weather Services has issued yet another urgent warning, just weeks after alerting the nation to hazardous weather conditions that tragically turned disastrous in the Mthatha region of the Eastern Cape. On Monday June 23, 2025 the South African Weather Services (SAWS) hosted an urgent media briefing regarding potentially dangerous weather conditions that could affect the region, particularly the western mountain ranges of the Western Cape and the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape from Wednesday to Friday, 25 to 27 June 2025. Senior manager of SA Weather Services, Rudzani Malala together with meteorologist and weather forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela have urged residents in the Northern Cape and Western Cape to prepare for a severe cold front that might bring snowfall, strong winds, and a lot of rainfall. According to Lehlohonolo, the cold front is expected to move through the provinces from Wednesday to Friday, with high-lying areas experiencing temperatures below 10°C, and rough sea winds with wave heights of 5.5 to 7.5 metres are expected to affect the coastlines. View this post on Instagram A post shared by South African Weather Service (@southafricanweatherservice) 'Heavy rainfall leading to possible localised flooding can be expected over the western parts of the Western Cape. There will also be strong to gale-force coastal winds and very rough seas,' he said. Motorists are also advised to be cautious and observe safety precautions as driving conditions could become dangerous due to wet and slippery roads with strong gusting winds over the interior predicted to uproot trees and cause potential damage to buildings. Read more | SAMA urges caution as flu cases surge and new COVID-19 variant emerges Thobela added that the Eastern Cape, which is already susceptible to weather-related effects, would be impacted as the system advances east, he emphasised that the main concern is the powerful, destructive winds that are predicted to blow through most of the province on Thursday. 'The key concern is the strong damaging winds expected across most parts of the province on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Interior winds are expected to pick up and spread over the remainder of eastern provinces on Thursday and Friday, 26 and 27 June 2025, with daytime temperatures dropping to the cold category,' he stated. Moreover, Gauteng residents are warned to anticipate a drop in temperature on Friday, persistent cold on Saturday, and a return to winter conditions on Sunday, however, no dangerous weather. 'It is just a drop in temperature; we don't have rainfall that is expected with the system,' he clarified.
IOL News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- IOL News
Brace for intense cold front, SA Weather Services warns Western Cape
Head of South African Weather Service's risk management department Rudzani Malala and weather forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela addressed the media regarding the impending cold front set to impact the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Wednesday to Friday. Image: Oupa Mokoena/ Independent Newspapers Residents of the Western Cape and Northern Cape are urged to brace themselves for a severe cold front, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential snowfall expected from Wednesday to Friday. South African Weather Service (SAWS) senior manager Rudzani Malala issued a stark warning of an impending intense cold front set to hit south-western parts of South Africa during a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday. According to him, the severe winter weather conditions are expected to bring drastic changes to the region, affecting the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the Western Cape from Wednesday to Friday. Malala said the intense cold front is set to make landfall on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall to the western parts of the Western Cape, which may lead to localised flooding, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ He warned that wet and slippery roads could lead to hazardous driving conditions, advising motorists to exercise caution and follow safety measures. He predicted that strong, gusty winds over the interior may cause localised damage to structures and uproot trees. Intense cold front is expected to affect the Western and Northern Cape provinces from Wednesday until Friday. Image: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Media He also forecast cold to very cold conditions, with possible snowfall over the Western Cape's western mountain ranges, potentially spreading to the south-western interior of the Northern Cape. He further said that gale-force winds and very rough seas, with wave heights of 5.5 to 7.5 metres, are expected to affect the coastlines of the Northern Cape and Western Cape. This, Malala said, will likely disrupt fishing and port operations, increase the risk of vessel capsizing and accidents at sea, and create hazardous shoreline conditions. 'Coastal residents and beachgoers are urged to exercise caution,' Malala said. As the system moves eastward, he said, the Eastern Cape will be impacted, a region already susceptible to weather-related effects. 'The key concern is the strong damaging winds expected across most parts of the province on Thursday, 26 June 2025. Interior winds are expected to pick up and spread over the remainder of eastern provinces on Thursday and Friday, 26 and 27 June 2025, with daytime temperatures dropping to the cold category,' he said. In Gauteng, residents can expect a temperature drop on Friday, with cold conditions persisting on Saturday and a return to winter conditions from Sunday. Lehlohonolo Thobela, meteorologist and weather forecaster at SAWS, said: 'It is just a drop in temperature. We don't have rainfall that is expected with the system.'
The South African
23-06-2025
- Climate
- The South African
SAWS warns of the WORST cold front this winter in these provinces
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an urgent warning ahead of an intense cold front expected to make landfall on Wednesday, 25 June, affecting large parts of the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape. Areas affected: Western parts of the Western Cape , especially low-lying and poorly drained areas Western parts of the , especially low-lying and poorly drained areas When: Wednesday into Thursday (25-26 June) Wednesday into Thursday (25-26 June) Risk: Localised flooding, slippery roads, difficult driving conditions Interior winds may cause: Damage to structures Uprooted trees may cause: Coastal areas (Western and Northern Cape): Gale-force winds Disruptions to fishing and port operations Wave heights between 5.5m and 7.5m Risk of vessels capsising and accidents at sea Snow possible over: Western mountain ranges of the Western Cape Spreading to the south-western interior of the Northern Cape over: Cold to very cold conditions expected inland Thursday, 26 June: Strong, damaging winds forecast across the province Friday, 27 June: Windy and cold daytime temperatures across much of the eastern interior 'Motorists should exercise caution and adhere to safety measures. The cold front poses risks to life and property and should be taken seriously,' said Rudzani Malala, SAWS Head of Disaster Risk Reduction. Monitor daily weather reports Follow official SAWS social media channels Heed Impact-Based Warnings Update disaster kits and emergency plans Avoid non-essential travel during peak weather conditions during peak weather conditions Stay indoors during high wind periods Secure loose items outside homes Avoid flood-prone roads and low-water bridges Stay away from the coastline during gale warnings SAWS and local disaster management teams will provide continuous updates. Community radio stations and humanitarian organisations will also assist in disseminating vital information, particularly to vulnerable communities. 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.
IOL News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- IOL News
Severe cold front to impact Western Cape: SAWS issues warning
Head of South African Weather Service's risk management department Rudzani Malala and weather forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela addressed the media regarding the impending cold front set to impact the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Wednesday to Friday. Image: Oupa Mokoena/ Independent Newspapers Residents of the Western Cape and Northern Cape are urged to brace themselves for a severe cold front, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential snowfall expected from Wednesday to Friday. South African Weather Service (SAWS) senior manager Rudzani Malala issued a stark warning of an impending intense cold front set to hit south-western parts of South Africa during a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday. According to him, the severe winter weather conditions are expected to bring drastic changes to the region, affecting the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the Western Cape from Wednesday to Friday. Malala said the intense cold front is set to make landfall on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall to the western parts of the Western Cape, which may lead to localised flooding, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ He warned that wet and slippery roads could lead to hazardous driving conditions, advising motorists to exercise caution and follow safety measures. He predicted that strong, gusty winds over the interior may cause localised damage to structures and uproot trees. He also forecast cold to very cold conditions, with possible snowfall over the Western Cape's western mountain ranges, potentially spreading to the south-western interior of the Northern Cape. He further said that gale-force winds and very rough seas, with wave heights of 5.5 to 7.5 metres, are expected to affect the coastlines of the Northern Cape and Western Cape. This, Malala said, will likely disrupt fishing and port operations, increase the risk of vessel capsizing and accidents at sea, and create hazardous shoreline conditions. 'Coastal residents and beachgoers are urged to exercise caution,' Malala said. As the system moves eastward, he said, the Eastern Cape will be impacted, a region already susceptible to weather-related effects. 'The key concern is the strong damaging winds expected across most parts of the province on Thursday, 26 June 2025. Interior winds are expected to pick up and spread over the remainder of eastern provinces on Thursday and Friday, 26 and 27 June 2025, with daytime temperatures dropping to the cold category,' he said. In Gauteng, residents can expect a temperature drop on Friday, with cold conditions persisting on Saturday and a return to winter conditions from Sunday. Lehlohonolo Thobela, meteorologist and weather forecaster at SAWS, said: 'It is just a drop in temperature. We don't have rainfall that is expected with the system.' He warned that the expected windy conditions could increase the risk of runaway fires. SAWS will closely monitor the weather systems and provide updates as necessary. For the latest information, follow SAWS on X (@SAWeatherService), Facebook (South African Weather Service), or other supported social media platforms.
