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The Citizen
a day ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Here is the COLDEST town in South Africa NOW
Here is the COLDEST town in South Africa NOW South Africans are bundling up as a powerful cold front grips much of the country — but nowhere felt it more than Biesiesvlei, a small town near Smithfield in the Free State, where the temperature plummeted to a staggering –10.1°C early this morning. The icy reading was captured at 06:16 and now tops the list of the coldest spots in South Africa this week. From high-altitude towns to unexpected frost zones, the winter chill has truly arrived. According to Vox Weather, cold air will continue to dominate the country, with widespread frost expected across the interior in the coming days. Inland towns, especially in the Free State, Northern and Eastern Cape, are set to face bitter morning lows this week. Disruptive rain is expected over parts of the City of Cape Town, potentially causing localised flooding in susceptible areas and roads. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution and plan for delays. Meanwhile, the SPCA urges all pet and livestock owners to act quickly: Ensure animals have dry, warm, and secure shelter Avoid prolonged outdoor exposure Reinforce kennels, stables, and shelters against strong winds Use extra blankets or straws for warmth Provide unfrozen water and sufficient food 'They depend on us — let's keep our animals safe and warm.' Also read: Top five hijacked vehicles in Pretoria – Are you driving one? Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
10-06-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Life-threatening warnings for snow, rain and gale-force winds issued
South Africans are being urged to prepare for extreme and potentially life-threatening weather, as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued 12 impact-based warnings for Tuesday. Including three Orange Level 6 warnings for disruptive snow, torrential rain, and gale-force winds expected to batter the Eastern Cape and southern KwaZulu-Natal. VoxWeather's Michelle du Plessis explains that a strong cut-off low (COL) pressure system will develop over the western interior, following this past weekend's cold front. 'The system will move slowly eastwards across the central interior and is expected to exit the country by Tuesday morning near the Wild Coast and southern coast of KwaZulu-Natal.' She furthermore explained that the biggest danger associated with this system is the tail of the COL. Also known as the scorpion's tail, which will bring the heaviest rain (100MM or more) from Monday evening into Tuesday morning over the central and eastern parts of the Eastern Cape, including OR Tambo, Amathole, Buffalo City, and surrounding municipalities. Du Plessis added that widespread rain of up to 50mm is also likely in parts of the south-eastern Northern Cape, southern Free State, and southern KwaZulu-Natal. #cutofflow #flooding #cold #snowinsa ♬ Curious – Healing And Spirit Health & DJ Hoobidibbie @vox_weather_girls 10 June 2025 | Vox Weather Forecast ⚠️ TAKE NOTE: 12 weather WARNINGS are in place for Tuesday, including three ORANGE Level 6 warnings for heavy snow, torrential rain, and gale-force winds expected in the Eastern Cape and southern KZN. ⚠️IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS issued by SAWS ⚠️ ❄️SNOW: 🟠Orange Level 6: Disruptive snow resulting in danger to life, pass closures and communities cut-off, is expected over Joe Gqabi DM, Enoch Mgijima (Molteno) and Matatiele LMS in the Eastern Cape. 🟡Yellow Level 2: Disruptive Snow is expected over the Chris Hani district municipality, Dr Beyers Naude (Graaff Reinet), Raymond Mhlaba, Amahlathi and Umzimvubu local municipalities of the Eastern Cape. 🌧️RAIN: 🟠Orange Level 6: Disruptive Rain leading to flooding of settlements/property, roads, danger to life with some communities temporarily cut off is expected in places over Amathole, OR Tambo as well as Buffalo City district municiplties of the Eastern Cape. 🟠Orange Level 5: Disruptive Rain leading to danger to life, flooding and displacements of settlements as well as mudslides is expected over Alfred Nzo, Makana, Ndlambe, Kouga, and Koukamma municipalties of the Eastern Cape. 🟡Yellow Level 4: Disruptive rainfall is expected in the extreme south of KZN. 🟡Yellow Level 2: Disruptive Rain is expected in places over Joe Gqabi, Chris Hani, Blue Crane Route, Dr Beyers Naude (Graaf-Reinet area), Sundays River Valley and Nelson Mandela Bay Metro municipalities of the Eastern Cape. 🌬️WINDS: 🟠Orange Level 6: Damaging winds and waves resulting in damage to settlements, some structural damage, disruption to ports/harbours and danger to vessels at sea is expected between Kei River Mouth and Port Edward. 🟠Orange Level 5: Damaging winds resulting in injuries and danger to life from flying debris, damage to settlements (formal and informal), loss of agricultural production, some structural damage and transport routes and travel services affected by wind or falling trees are expected in the south of KZN. 🟡Yellow Level 4: Damaging interior winds are expected in the central and northern interior of KZN. 🟡Yellow Level 4: Damaging winds and waves are expected along the coast of KZN tomorrow and Wednesday. 🟡Yellow Level 2: Damaging winds are expected in places over Buffalo City Metro, Amahlathi, Intsika Yethu, Dr AB Xuma, Elundini, Mzimbu and Matatiele local municipalities of the Eastern Cape. 🌊WAVES 🟡Yellow Level 2: Damaging waves are expected between Port Alfred and Peddie Coast. #VoxWeather Here are all the warnings that are in place for Tuesday: Orange Level 6 warning: Disruptive snow resulting in danger to life, pass closures and communities cut-off, is expected in the Eastern Cape. Severe weather will affect Joe Gqabi DM, Enoch Mgijima (Molteno), and Matatiele LMS. Yellow Level 2 warning: Snow will disrupt the Chris Hani district municipality, Dr Beyers Naude (Graaff Reinet), Raymond Mhlaba, Amahlathi, and Umzimvubu local municipalities of the Eastern Cape. Orange Level 6 warning: Heavy rain will flood settlements, damage roads, endanger lives, and temporarily cut off some communities in Amathole, OR Tambo, and Buffalo City district municipalities of the Eastern Cape. Orange Level 5 warning: Disruptive Rain leading to danger to life, flooding and displacements of settlements. As well as mudslides is expected over Alfred Nzo, Makana, Ndlambe, Kouga, and Koukamma municipalties of the Eastern Cape. Send us your weather photos and videos to on WhatsApp on 083 625 4114 or email to bennittb@ Rain: Yellow Level 4 warning: Rain will disrupt the extreme south of KZN. Yellow Level 2 warning: Disruptive Rain is expected in places in the Easter Cape. Severe weather will affect Joe Gqabi, Chris Hani, Blue Crane Route, Dr Beyers Naude (Graaf-Reinet area), and Sundays River Valley. And also in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro municipalities of the Eastern Cape. Winds: Orange Level 6 warning: Damaging winds and waves will damage settlements, cause structural damage, disrupt ports and harbours, and endanger vessels at sea between Kei River Mouth and Port Edward. Orange Level 5 warning: Damaging winds are expected in the south of KZN. These winds could result: in injuries and danger to life from flying debris, damage to settlements (formal and informal), loss of agricultural production, – some structural damage and transport routes and travel services affected by wind or falling trees. Weather warning yellow level 4 warning: Damaging winds expected in central and northern KZN. Yellow Level 4 warning: Damaging winds and waves are expected along the coast of KZN tomorrow and Wednesday. Yellow level 2 warning: Damaging winds are expected in places over the Eastern Cape. Severe weather will impact Buffalo City Metro, Amahlathi, Intsika Yethu, Dr AB Xuma, Elundini, Mzimbu, and Matatiele. Waves: Yellow Level 2 warning: Waves will cause damage between Port Alfred and the Peddie Coast. Authorities have closed the following mountain passes due to inclement weather conditions, including snowfall, heavy rain, and excessive winds: Barkley Pass along the R58 between Barkly East and Elliot. Penhoek Pass along the N6 between Komani and Aliwal North. Lootsberg Pass (N9) between Graaff-Reinet and Middelburg It is snowing and raining in most parts of the province. Meanwhile, authorities advise motorists to use alternative routes, postpone their travel, and exercise extra caution when driving on the roads. Also read: Snow confirmed in parts of SA – here are the photos Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
09-06-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Snow still possible in Gauteng TODAY
Gauteng residents, keep your eyes on the skies — snow is still possible today. Forecasters say the cold front gripping much of the country could bring light snowfall or icy precipitation to parts of Gauteng, especially in southern areas and the Highveld. While weather models differ, one still shows flakes falling before the day is out. Here's the latest update on what to expect and where conditions are most likely to turn wintry. Vox Weather's Michelle du Plessis said the ECMWF model was on Sunday once again hinting at the possibility of a few snowflakes in Gauteng. 'However, rain is also expected in these regions, which means any snow that does fall may melt quickly due to wet conditions.' Send us your weather photos and videos to on WhatsApp on 083 625 4114 or email to bennittb@ She explained that on Sunday evening, a strong cut-off low (COL) pressure system is expected to develop over the western interior, following this past weekend's cold front. 'The system will move slowly eastwards across the central interior and is expected to exit the country by Tuesday morning near the Wild Coast and southern coast of KwaZulu-Natal.' Du Plessis furthermore said the biggest danger associated with this system is the tail of the COL, also known as the scorpion tail, which will bring the heaviest rain (100MM or more) from Monday evening into Tuesday morning over the central and eastern parts of the Eastern Cape, including OR Tambo, Amathole, Buffalo City, and surrounding municipalities. 'Widespread rain of up to 50MM is also likely in parts of the south-eastern Northern Cape, southern Free State, and southern KwaZulu-Natal. 'Freezing levels are expected to drop significantly on Monday, with widespread and HEAVY SNOW still likely over the northern high ground of the Eastern Cape, the southern Drakensberg, as well as the south-western and western high ground of KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho. The heaviest snowfall is expected around Barkly East in the Eastern Cape (more than 50CM) and in Lesotho (20–50CM).' On Sunday she said models continue to indicate the likelihood of light snow over the northern and eastern parts of the Northern Cape, across much of the Free State, and parts of the North West. Authorities urge South Africans to prepare for widespread frost, strong winds, and icy conditions into the week, and to closely monitor updates as forecasts continue to evolve. Here is where you will find snow: In the Western Cape: Matroosberg, Cederberg, Swartberg In the Northern Cape: Nuweveld and Roggeveld mountain including the town of Sutherland, the Great Karoo The high-lying areas in the Cape provinces: around Fraserburg, Loxton, Murraysburg, Richmond, Noupoort, Colesberg, Burgersdorp, Aliwal North, Molteno and surroundings. Lesotho could experience snow depths exceeding 50cm on Monday, particularly around Afri Ski, and in the Eastern Cape may expect between 50cm of snow over the southern Drakensberg and nearby towns. Including Barkly East. A mixture of snow/ ice rain and sleet is now possible over southern and eastern Free State: Bethlehem, Warden, Heilbron, Reitz, Memel, Reddersburg, Trompsburg and surrounding towns. It includes north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape, around Postmasburg and Kuruman. Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging coastal winds from Saldanha Bay to Cape Agulhas, and icy road conditions are expected across several interior districts, especially around Beaufort West. With snowfall already likely over Lesotho and nearby areas by Sunday and heavier falls predicted through next week, South Africans are advised to monitor updates closely and prepare for travel disruptions, icy roads, and sudden temperature drops. Also read: Snow confirmed in parts of SA – here are the photos Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
08-06-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Photos: Snow confirmed in parts of SA
Snow fell across several regions of South Africa this morning as a powerful winter storm moves across the country, confirming forecasts of one of the most widespread snow events in years. Pretoria Rekord reports that snow blanketed high-lying areas of the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Lesotho on this morning, as temperatures plunged and eager snow chasers flooded social media with photos of the winter spectacle. The heaviest snow is still to come — with over 50cm expected in places like Barkly East and Afri Ski by tomorrow. Vox Weather's Michelle du Plessis says the system will intensify as it develops into a cut-off low, dragging freezing levels lower and setting the stage for heavy snow over mountain ranges, including the Drakensberg, Southern Lesotho and parts of KZN, where the deepest accumulations are expected. With social media buzzing among snow hunters eager to see the snow, forecasters warn that travel conditions could become hazardous, especially on mountain passes and rural roads. Authorities urge South Africans to prepare for widespread frost, strong winds and icy conditions today and into next week, and to closely monitor updates as forecasts continue to evolve. Here is where you will find snow: In the Western Cape: Matroosberg Cederberg Swartberg In the Northern Cape: Nuweveld and Roggeveld mountain, including Sutherland Great Karoo High-lying areas in Cape provinces: Around Fraserburg Loxton Murraysburg Richmond Noupoort Colesberg Burgersdorp Aliwal North Molteno and surrounds Lesotho could experience snow depths exceeding 50cm tomorrow, particularly around Afri Ski, and the Eastern Cape may expect between 50cm of snow over the southern Drakensberg and nearby towns, including Barkly East. A mixture of snow/ice, rain and sleet is possible over the southern and eastern Free State: Bethlehem Warden Heilbron Reitz Memel Reddersburg Trompsburg and surrounding towns This includes the north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape, around Postmasburg and Kuruman. Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging coastal winds from Saldanha Bay to Cape Agulhas, and icy road conditions are expected across several interior districts, especially around Beaufort West. With snowfall already likely over Lesotho and nearby areas today, and heavier falls predicted through next week, South Africans are advised to monitor updates closely and prepare for travel disruptions, icy roads and sudden temperature drops. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
08-06-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Snow confirmed in parts of SA – here are the photos
Snow confirmed in parts of SA – here are the photos Snow has officially fallen across several regions of South Africa this morning as a powerful winter storm moves across the country, confirming forecasts of one of the most widespread snow events in years. Snow blanketed high-lying areas of the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Lesotho on Sunday morning, as temperatures plunged and eager snow chasers flooded social media with photos of the winter spectacle. The heaviest snow is still to come — with over 50cm expected in places like Barkly East and Afri Ski by Monday. Vox Weather's Michelle du Plessis said the system will intensify as it develops into a cut-off low, dragging freezing levels lower and setting the stage for heavy snow over mountain ranges, including the Drakensberg, Southern Lesotho, and parts of KwaZulu-Natal, where the deepest accumulations are expected. With social media already buzzing among snow hunters eager to witness the event, forecasters warn that travel conditions could become hazardous, especially on mountain passes and rural roads. Authorities urge South Africans to prepare for widespread frost, strong winds, and icy conditions on Sunday and into next week, and to closely monitor updates as forecasts continue to evolve. Here is where you will find snow: In the Western Cape: Matroosberg, Cederberg, Swartberg In the Northern Cape: Nuweveld and Roggeveld mountain including the town of Sutherland, the Great Karoo The high-lying areas in the Cape provinces: around Fraserburg, Loxton, Murraysburg, Richmond, Noupoort, Colesberg, Burgersdorp, Aliwal North, Molteno and surroundings. Lesotho could experience snow depths exceeding 50cm on Monday, particularly around Afri Ski, and in the Eastern Cape may expect between 50cm of snow over the southern Drakensberg and nearby towns. Including Barkly East. A mixture of snow/ ice rain and sleet is now possible over southern and eastern Free State: Bethlehem, Warden, Heilbron, Reitz, Memel, Reddersburg, Trompsburg and surrounding towns. It includes north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape, around Postmasburg and Kuruman. Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging coastal winds from Saldanha Bay to Cape Agulhas, and icy road conditions are expected across several interior districts, especially around Beaufort West. With snowfall already likely over Lesotho and nearby areas by Sunday and heavier falls predicted through next week, South Africans are advised to monitor updates closely and prepare for travel disruptions, icy roads, and sudden temperature drops. Also read: Snow expected in Gauteng next week Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
