Podcasts about south african weather service

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Lehlohonolo Thobela, Meteorologist at the South African Weather Service, to debunk a viral voice note falsely claiming that aphelion will bring the coldest winter in 100 years, explaining what aphelion really is and why spreading fake weather alerts causes unnecessary panic. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines. Roman Catholic parishioners and political leaders gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg for a memorial mass in honour of Pope Francis. In Ekurhuleni, another fire has erupted at Tembisa Hospital. Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has announced that electronic voting is unlikely to be implemented in the upcoming local government elections. In legal news, the murder trial of Sandton teacher Kirsten Kluyts has been postponed until May. Also delayed is the case against two suspects allegedly involved in a hit at the Wynberg Magistrates Court – postponed to allow one of the accused to secure legal representation. The trial of the accused in the Usindiso arson case also continues today. And finally, the South African Weather Service has issued weather warnings for several provinces across the country. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you noticed how southern Africa tends to be hit by deadly cyclones that leave a trail of destruction? Right now the people of Mozambique are trying to piece their lives together after Cyclone Jude battered the country this month. Before it, two others, Chido and Dikeledi, hit the same part of southern Africa in quick succession. All three claimed dozens of lives, leaving schools, homes and other buildings severely damaged. Today Alan Kasujja sits down with Lehlohonolo Thobela of the South African Weather Service in Pretoria. “If you speak about Mozambique, Madagascar, South Africa, those are usually the areas that usually experience tropical cyclones. Geographically, the Indian Ocean is in the eastern parts. The Indian Ocean itself is where cyclones are born. Why? Because they need warmth”, Lehlohonolo says. Alan also hears from Mary Louise Eagleton of UNICEF, who is in Maputo. She's been to the most affected areas and shares what she's seen.

Amy MacIver is joined by Dr Peter Johnston, climate scientist at UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG), to explore a question many listeners ask daily, “How accurate are our weather services, really?” With decades of experience in climate forecasting and climate risk, Dr Johnston explains why public scepticism is understandable—but often misplaced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa has been ranked the most targeted country in Africa for cybercrime, accounting for 40% of all ransomware attacks and nearly 35% of infostealer incidents on the continent. This is according to global cybersecurity company ESET’s latest bi-annual Threat Report, which highlights key trends shaping the digital security landscape. In June 2024, South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) reported that it was hit with a ransomware attack, which disrupted its systems, deleted backups, and stole 1.2-terabytes of data – in the middle of dealing an mpox outbreak. The breach also put sensitive medical data of millions of patients at risk. More recently, in January 2025, the South African Weather Service disclosed that its ICT-base systems were disrupted by an attack led by ransomware-as-a-service group RansomHub – who have racked up hundreds of victims, since they were first detected at the start of 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African Weather Service was recently a victim of a cyberattack and their services are still offline. Africa Melane speaks to Craig Rosewarne, MD of Wolfpack Information Risk (Pty) Ltd on who is considered to be targets of such attacks and what we all need to do in order to avoid becoming a victim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PODCAST SUPPORT:   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bryanair or become a YouTube Member YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5RqMLv9MwP-aHLKL1t1Uqg/join   In this episode, we delve into the recent cyber attack on the South African Weather Service that disrupted essential services including aviation and marine operations. The BAP crew discusses the contingency challenges and the aviation industry's reaction to this crisis. Additionally, there's a focus on personal resilience, South African aviation, and a shout-out to Drikus's big weekend fight. The episode also touches on managing financial risks using the aviation risk equation, insights on the burgeoning future of Riyadh Air, and an exciting tip on a new mobile service provider: Melon Mobile.   00:00 Welcome to the worlds premier aviation podcast 00:11 Cyber Attack on South African Weather Service 00:24 Impact on Aviation and Marine Operations 00:59 Community Reactions and Workarounds 01:29 Aviation Stories and Pilot Experiences 02:04 Discussion on South African Issues 05:36 Ransomware and Cybersecurity 07:21 Pilot Incapacitation Incident 09:34 FlySafe Air Updates 15:43 Riyadh Air Expansion Plans 17:50 Aviation Motivation and Risk Management 22:58 Assessing Risk in Aviation 24:25 Applying Risk Management to Everyday Life 24:43 Financial Risk and Personal Crisis 27:59 Learning About Finances 29:08 The Journey of Financial Education 31:50 Understanding Financial Terminology 36:38 Listener Comments and Feedback 38:06 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts   Connect

International law enforcement takes down a pair of notorious hacking forums. Wiz discovers an open DeepSeek database. Time Bandit jailbreaks ChatGPT. Ransomware hits one of the largest U.S. blood centers. A cyberattack takes the South African Weather Service offline. Researchers describe a new “browser syncjacking” attack. TeamViewer patches a high-severity privilege escalation flaw. Over three dozen industry groups urge Congress to pass a national data privacy law. CISA faces an uncertain future. N2K's Brandon Karpf speaks with Ellen Chang, Vice President Ventures at BMNT and Head of H4XLabs. OpenAI Cries Foul After Getting a Taste of Its Own Medicine.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today, N2K's Brandon Karpf speaks with Ellen Chang, Vice President Ventures at BMNT and Head of H4XLabs, about the venture model, why it exists, how it works, and its impact. Selected Reading Police seizes Cracked and Nulled hacking forum servers, arrests suspects (Bleeping Computer) Wiz Research Uncovers Exposed DeepSeek Database Leaking Sensitive Information, Including Chat History (Wiz) Time Bandit ChatGPT jailbreak bypasses safeguards on sensitive topics(Bleeping Computer) US blood donation giant warns of disruption after ransomware attack (TechCrunch) South Africa's government-run weather service knocked offline by cyberattack (The Record) Syncjacking Attack Enables Full Browser and Device Takeover (Infosecurity Magazine) TeamViewer Patches High-Severity Vulnerability in Windows Applications (SecurityWeek) Industry groups call on Congress to enact federal data privacy law (The Record) US Cyber Agency's Future Role in Elections Remains Murky Under the Trump Administration (SecurityWeek) OpenAI Furious DeepSeek Might Have Stolen All the Data OpenAI Stole From Us (404 Media) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Corder is in conversation with the South African Weather Service's Lehlohonelo Thobela, to get a forecast of weekend weather, as well as any weather warnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rains are hitting South Africa’s eastern provinces, and there’s a serious risk of flooding in some areas. Roads, homes, and communities could be affected, and people are being urged to stay safe. Today, we’ll talk about what’s causing this weather, which areas are most at risk, and what you can do to prepare. Joining us is Celetse Fourie, South African Weather Service meteorologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning, alerting residents of severe thunderstorms. The adverse weather conditions are expected to hit various parts of the country this week. For more on this weather warning and what to expect, Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela

The South African Weather Service, in collaboration with LifeSaving South Africa (LSA), the City of Cape Town (CoCT), the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), Stellenbosch University (SU), the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), and the Coastal Marine Applied Research (CMAR) group at the University of Plymouth, have launched the  newly-developed  Rip Current Hazard Forecast model, which will guide the public and life-saving institutions to identify the occurrence and location of rip currents more accurately. Lester Kiewit speaks to Lebogang Makgati, senior manager for the marine division at the South African Weather Service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many parts of the country including Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga experienced a heatwave this weekend and today. The South African Weather Service forecasted temperatures to be as high as 34 degrees Celsius this past weekend. It says the heatwave will persist until today over the eastern parts of the Northwest and the Free State. As if that wasn't bad, the South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued two Yellow Level 2 warning for various parts of the country for today. This means while the heatwave persists, we might also experience some wind and thunderstorm this evening. To give us a better understanding of what to make of all of this we're joined by SA Weather forecaster, Luthando Masimini.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, excessive lightning, and persistent heatwave conditions across various regions. For expert insights Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster, Letlhogonolo Thobela to provide more information on the severe weather conditions

The South African Weather Service says the snowfalls currently affecting parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State and the Eastern Cape provinces, are not rare occurrences at this time of the year. The snowfall experienced late last month wreaked havoc in parts of the country, killing one person and causing massive traffic jams due to the closure of major highways. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole.

Disaster teams are standing by to respond to any weather-related incidents in KZN following another warning from forecasters. And, Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma says emergency response resources have been activated along key routes, so that motorists in trouble receive help quickly. So Carol Ofori decided to speak to forecaster at the South African Weather Service, Nhlanhla Sithole to find out more.

The South African Weather Service says light snow can be expected over the Drakensberg this coming weekend. The expected snowfall will follow a similar trend, starting in the Western Cape early on Sunday morning spreading eastward towards KwaZulu-Natal by Monday morning. The snowfall is expected to clear up in the Western Cape and western parts of the Eastern Cape by Monday evening however it will persist on Tuesday over the eastern parts of Eastern Cape and southern KwaZulu-Natal. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC meteorologist, Joel Guy Chabata...

The South African Weather Service says local authorities should do more to ensure that members of the public heed its warnings to prevent loss of life. This, after heavy snowfall caused major disruptions in provinces including KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Eastern Cape at the weekend. Some motorists were forced to spend two days in their vehicles after heavy snowfall blanketed the N3 highway between Warden in the Free State province and Tugela Plaza in the KwaZulu-Natal. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to independent climate change researcher, and a member of National Advisory Council on Innovation of SA, Dr Nomhle Ngwenya and SABC's meteorologist, Joel Guy Chabata.

Multiple weather warnings have been issued for KwaZulu-Natal, as the province braces for blistering cold temperatures, and even snow in some places this weekend. To find out exactly what we can expect, Carol decided to give the South African Weather Service a call. Carol spoke to Forecaster, Sihle Dlamini.

The South African Weather Service has issued a level 6 warning for the province of KwaZulu-Natal while a level  2 warning has been issued for the north-western side of the country. Disruptive snow and rain can expected in the midlands of KZN while damaging winds are forecasted for the Northern Cape, the North West and the Free State province. Udo Carelse spoke to SABC meteorologist, Joel Guy Chabata...

The South African Weather Service is urging the Disaster Risk Reduction community to step up its efforts in providing vital Early Warning Systems to enhance community resilience against weather disasters. CEO Ishaam Abader made the call at a National Consultative Workshop on Early Warnings for All, which concludes today in Pretoria. The three-day event aims to assess the current state of Early Warning Systems in South Africa, as part of the UN-backed EW4All initiative to protect all from hazardous weather events by 2027. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Ishaam Abader

Cape Town is facing more disruptive rainfall.The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level five warning for Saturday. Many Capetonians are still recovering from the recent floods, with parts of the city still waterlogged and many water channels still flooded.Annette Botha, Vox weather Meteorologist   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Bongani Elias Sithole | Deputy Director General & Head of the National Disaster Management Centre   More weather warnings have been issued as the cold front intensifies and a storm surge may result in heavy rainfall and damage to coastal infrastructure. South African Weather Service meteorologist Kgolofelo Dube said residents in the interior can brace themselves for cold mornings with temperatures dropping to -1ºC in Pretoria -2ºC in Johannesburg and -4ºC in Vereeniging with maximum temperatures barely reaching 14ºC as the cold front moves through the interior. SA Weather Service's Hannelee Doubell said an intense cold front/mid-latitude cyclone would bring a significant drop in atmospheric pressure and strong winds, leading to high waves and storm surges along the west and southeast coastline between Alexander Bay and Gqeberha. A cold front/mid-latitude cyclone is expected to cause low atmospheric pressure and strong winds, resulting in large waves and storm surge in South Africa's west and south-east coasts on Monday, the South African Weather Service (Saws) said. Saws said that a storm surge is when seawater rises above the projected astronomical tides due to a storm or severe weather. Surges can be positive (storm surge) or negative (negative surge).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African Weather Service has issued several warnings in multiple provinces of adverse weather conditions. This follows devastating floods and heavy rainfall in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela

A level 5 weather alert, issued by the South African Weather Service, remains in force in KwaZulu-Natal. This as heavy downpours have left a trail of destruction in Margate where at least five people have died in Sunday night's floods. According to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), about eight people have been rescued, while more than six vehicles have been recovered after flood water swept through the town. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC news reporter, Fanele Mhlongo.

The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 alert for strong winds along the KZN coast on Wednesday. Website

The South African Weather Service has issued a level 2 warning for severe weather conditions in KZN's southern and western regions. Website

Northern KwaZulu-Natal residents have been warned to brace themselves for upcoming severe weather, with a Level 6 warning in place for parts of the province from today. This as  as a tropical storm moves through the Mozambique Channel. The warning is said to be  in effect for the Northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC Meteorologist, Azwi Tuwani.

The South African Weather Service has warned residents of scorching temperatures as a heat wave blazes through Gauteng this week. The Weather Service's forecaster Celeste Fourie spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri, about conditions that have exacerbated the rise in temperatures

After the recent heavy rains and flooding across the province, Carol Ofori spoke to Mahlako Makgata who is a forecaster at South African Weather Service about what to expect in KZN in the coming days.

The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department has issued a statement calling for the early closure of schools due to bad weather conditions predicted today. The South African Weather Service has issued a level 5 warning for the coastal areas of KwaZulu-Natal, as well as parts of Zululand. For more on this, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to KwaZulu-Natal provincial education spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi. 

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for more disruptive rains that could lead to localised flooding in KwaZulu Natal, from today (Wednesday). This, as recovery operations were still under way following the deadly floods in the province.  For more on this Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to Siyabonga Hlatswayo, South African Red Cross Society KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Manager, who talks to us about their rescue operations and KwaZulu-Natal Education Department spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi on the reopening of schools

Search and rescue teams have recovered the remains of 27 people following deadly floods in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Mop-up operations are continuing in different parts of the province after heavy rains swept through the area, submerging homes, damaging infrastructure and washing away vehicles. Weather conditions are not expected to ease as the South African Weather Service issued a level four alert for thunderstorms and disruptive rain along the province's coast from last night, going into today. The weather service warned that areas including Durban, Port Shepstone, Richards Bay, Amanzimtoti and uMthwalume will experience heavy rainfalls which may lead to localised flooding. For a look at the latest regarding search and rescue operations, Elvis Pressin spoke to IPSS Medical Search and Rescue spokesperson, Samantha Meyrick.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is in Ekurhuleni to monitor the start of matric exams. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane joined her. Western Cape learners start with their matric exams. The Basic Education Department said it has enhanced its security measures for the Grade 12 exams to ensure there are no question paper leaks. Bogus doctor and social media personality, who goes by the alias Dr Lani Matthews, has tried to talk himself out of an arrest after he was nabbed last night. Senzo Meyiwa's case resumes. A 38-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of community leader Loyiso Nkohla will appear in the Athlone Magistrates Court today. The South African Weather Service says Central and Eastern parts of the country should brace for severe weather and thunderstorms. Sports wrap with Mawande.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some parts of South Africa are expected, from tonight into tomorrow, to experience an unseasonal dipping of temperatures and heavy rains with Johannesburg for instance forecast to reecord a maximum of below 10 degrees celcius . To tell us more about this we are joined on the line by  Lehlogonolo Thobela, a forecaster from the South African Weather Service .....  

The number of people killed in a freak storm in Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal, has risen to five. The storm hit the area following a level six weather alert by the South African Weather Service. The storm is understood to have also damaged local infrastructure including power cables, roads, bridges and vehicles. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fanele Mhlongo.

Guest: Elizabeth Viljoen, SAWS Forecaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency services are on high alert as heavy rains and flooding persist in the Western Cape. Heavy rainfall and gale force winds battered parts of the province, causing flooding and damage to infrastructure since the start of the long weekend. This after the South African Weather Service had issued a level 9 warning of disruptive rain and gale force winds. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Lehlohonolo Thobela, a Forecaster at the South African Weather Service

Temperatures are plummeting as a cold front has hit parts of the country. The South African Weather Service has cautioned residents across the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Gauteng and KZN to brace themselves for freezing temperatures as the cold front sweeps across the country. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster, Lulama Pheme

The South African Weather Service on Tuesday issued a Yellow Level 6 and 2 warning for disruptive rain in the extreme south-eastern parts of the province. Since the statement has been issued, people from all over KZN have taken to social media to share their situations. Severe weather incident hits Phoenix/Bhambie area

Africa is joined by Western Cape Government Chief Director: Disaster Management, Colin Deiner to get an update on how the province has been impacted by the rain. The South African Weather Service issued says that a series cold fronts are expected to affect the Western and Northern Cape throughout the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carol Ofori spoke to Forecaster Wiseman Dlamini from South African Weather Service about the heat in KZN today and what to expect for the rest of the week.

The South African Weather Service has issued a number of rain warnings for parts of the country, including an orange level 5 weather warning that might affect parts of Gauteng. Earlier this week,  government said it may call the national police and defence force to help to respond the flooding caused by heavy rains in some parts of the country. The South African Weather Service has identified the La Nina weather phenomenon as the cause of the current heavy rains. Sebenza Nkambule spoke to South African Weather Service, Lehlohonolo Thobela.

The Government has declared a national state of disaster to respond to widespread flooding in various parts of the country. Higher than normal rainfall has caused severe flooding in Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, the Northern Cape, and the North West provinces. The South African Weather Service predicts that current heavy rains will persist. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela

The South African Weather Service has issued a number of warnings as heavy rains persist in some part of South Africa. Earlier, communities under the Ehlanzeni District Municipality in Mpumalanga were again warned to be on high alert as more rain are forecast for the next few days in some parts of the province. Two people are reported to have been killed and four others were missing as a results of the heavy down pours. Sakina Kanwendo spoke to SABC meteorologist, Joel Guy on some of the warnings.

The South African Weather Service says more than 100 millimeter of rain fell in KZN over the past week.

The South African Weather Service says lighter weather is expected this weekend.

The City of Johannesburg says its disaster management teams remain on high alert as the South African Weather Service forecasts more rain in Gauteng over the next few days. This follows the devastating floods and thunderstorms that lashed Gauteng on Thursday.  Johannesburg's City Power has called for understanding from residents as it battles to keep up with the high demand for reconnections. A number of areas have been without electricity for prolonged periods. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Spokesperson for the Johannesburg Department of Environment and Infrastructure Services, Nickolaus Bauer

The South African Weather Service issued a yellow level 2 for rain in KwaZulu-Natal as heavy rains continued to hit parts of the country. On Thursday, Johannesburg Emergency Services called off the search for a three month old baby who got swept away during a baptism ceremony at the Jukskei River near Sandton last weekend. Fifteen bodies have since been recovered. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Meteorologist, Joel Guy

Disaster Management Teams in KwaZulu-Natal are on high alert in the Northern parts of the province following a weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service. The warning indicates that inclement weather conditions can be expected in these areas with 80 percent chances of rain that could lead to localized flooding. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Head of Communications at the KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, COGTA, Nonala Ndlovu

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services are on high alert after a South African Weather Service warning of disruptive conditions in parts of the country, including Gauteng. High-risk areas include informal settlements and low-lying areas. Weather forecaster Kgolofelo Mahlangu says the rain could result in interference to municipal services, road closures and damage to infrastructure. Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi advises residents and motorists to be on high alert. 

The South African Weather Service has warned of extremely hot conditions this week. The Weather Service issued a heatwave advisory for Gauteng, parts of Free State, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC Weather presenter and meteorologist Azwi Tuwani

The South African Weather Service says the biting cold weather experienced in parts of KZN is only expected to subside from Thursday.

The South African Weather Service is predicting cold and rainy weather for the next few days in some of the eastern provinces. KZN being one of those places, Darren Keri and Sky want to assure people that unless there's confirmation, people shouldn't panic but rather use prevention methods. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR

Refilwe chats to Lulame Pheme, forecaster at the South African Weather Service to get an update on the cold front and rain in the Cape.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KZN has yet again been struck with overwhelming weather conditions and severe downpour. As reported by ECR News, the weather warning for parts of KwaZulu-Natal has been increased to level 10, the highest possible level issued by the South African Weather Service. eThekwini Municpailty has urged residents to stay indoors while some residents in the Umdloti and La Mercy area have been evacuating where possible. Our Traffic reporter, Buhle Hlatshwayo, gave us updates:

eThekwini municipality, in KZN has activated its disaster management plan after the South African Weather Service upgraded its weather warning for heavy rains and floods to the highest possible level. At least 440 people died in last month's flooding that hit the municipality particularly hard. Parts of the Metro have again suffered massive damage including uMdloti. For the latest update, Elvis Presslin spoke to the spokesperson for the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, COGTA in KwaZulu-Natal, Senzelwe Mzila

The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 weather warning for snow and an Orange Level 5 warning for rain in the Eastern Cape. The service has predicted heavy rainfall amounts exceeding 20mm for KwaZulu-Natal for the weekend. This comes as the province was still recovering from last month's deadly floods. For more on this we are joined in studio by SABC Meteologist, Phemelo Zonke

Carol Ofori spoke to Forecaster at the South African Weather Service, Dipuo Tawana about #KZNFloods and also what to expect in KZN during the next few days.

The South African Weather Service has issued a very serious alert for KwaZulu Natal. An orange level 9 warning is in place, with forecasters urging residents to be extra cautious as torrential rains continue to pound parts of the province. SABC Meteorologist, Phemelo Zonke gives us the update  

Carol Ofori spoke to Forecaster at the South African Weather Service, Dipuo Tawana about #KZNFloods and also what to expect in KZN during the next few days.

South Africa has the most unique endemic flowers - the proteas. Our diverse climate provides excellent flower growing regions for almost any type of flower. This week on Farmer's Inside Track we share a guide to starting a flower farm in Mzansi!  Any new farmer understands that unlocking their growth potential through technology is vital. FarmSol boss Aron Koleunpacks this in our farmer development segment.  In its seasonal climate watch for August to December 2021, the South African Weather Service predicts above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures across the country. Independent climatologist and weather expert Johan van den Berg share vital tips for farmer's to deal with this!   This week's #SoilSista powered by Food For Mzansi and Corteva Agriscience is Khethiwe Maseko, the founder of Gugulam Poultry House in Gauteng. She's a farmer who started out as a domestic worker and today, she is a proud ambassador for the agricultural sector.  On the top of our reading list this week is, Billion Dollar Burger by Chase Purdy… a food-business reporter provides a good overview in cell-based meat developments. And, our farmer tip of the week comes from Agricultural Research Council's crop scientist, Boitumelo Mhlanga…

News headlines: *Protests triggered by last week's jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma have claimed six lives, seen scores of businesses looted and weakened the currency, with the police struggling to contain escalating violence. *The World Bank has sent a warning to South Africa, saying the country can bolster hiring by temporarily extending tax incentives, suspending rules that increase labour costs and introducing measures to support entrepreneurship and self-employment. *Eskom has urged the public to reduce electricity usage as the South African Weather Service forecasts extremely cold weather this week.

News headlines: *Protests triggered by last week's jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma have claimed six lives, seen scores of businesses looted and weakened the currency, with the police struggling to contain escalating violence. *The World Bank has sent a warning to South Africa, saying the country can bolster hiring by temporarily extending tax incentives, suspending rules that increase labour costs and introducing measures to support entrepreneurship and self-employment. *Eskom has urged the public to reduce electricity usage as the South African Weather Service forecasts extremely cold weather this week.

Disaster management teams in Limpopo, Mpumalanga & KZN remain on high alert as parts of central Mozambique were flooded after Cyclone Eloise struck near the port city of Beira with wind speeds of up to 160km/h. The cyclone, which has now been downgraded to a tropic storm, has hit Zimbabwe and northern parts of South Africa. For the latest on the storm, we are joined on the line from Pretoria by South African Weather Service forecaster, Lulama Pheme...

The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 4 warning in anticipation of tropical storm Eloise. Carol Ofori decided to get some much-needed clarification from Mbavhi Maliaga, who works for the weather service, and ask the questions that have been on everyone's mind.

South Africans must brace themselves for extrememly cold conditions starting later TODAY. The South African Weather Service has warned of a cold front which is expected to affect Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape . Snowfall is also expected in southern and northern parts of the Drakensberg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC Meteorologist, Sihle Kunene

Heavy rains have caused havoc in KwaZulu-Natal resulting in some major roads being closed for hours. Two people have died in the Nquthu Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal. One person was struck by lightning, while another drowned trying to cross a flooded river. The South African Weather Service has warned that the adverse conditions are likely to continue into tomorrow. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Kwazulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Lennox Mabaso

Stormy weather expected over parts of South Africa, according to the South African Weather Service. Thunderstorms are expected to become severe during the course of today until the weekend, as they progressively spread east during the remainder of the week. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC weather presenter and Meteorologist, Azwi Tuwani...

Tropical storm Dineo is continuing to strengthen as it moves through the Mozambique Channel. Along with hurricane force winds, Dineo is expected to produce extremely heavy rainfall over much of southern Mozambique before it moves westwards towards eastern Limpopo and Mpumalanga on Thursday. The Kruger National Park is among areas expected to experience heavy rain as well as localised flooding. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Edwin Thema, forcaster at the South African Weather Service, for more.

Communities in Transkei in the Eastern Cape must brace themselves for more severe weather conditions this week. The South African Weather Service issued the warning after another violent storm hit the King Sabatha Dalindyebo municipality last week. Fundiswa Mhlekude looks at the prevalence of destructive weather patterns in the region...

The South African Weather Service is predicting more rain for Gauteng this week. Heavy rainfall is also predicted for Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces. Emergency services in Gauteg are calling on mororists to be cautious on the road.We spoke to Robert Mulaudzi, Spokesperson for the Johannesburg Emergency Services...

It is feared that Gauteng may be battered by severe thunderstorms again this afternoon. The South African Weather Service has warned of yet another heavy down pour and has called on residents to keep safe. Flash floods in some parts of the province left seven people dead. A toddler who was swept away by the floods is still missing. Cars and other property were damaged.

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of a heat wave which is expected to go on from today (06 October) until the next couple of days. Provinces which will be affected are Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Sakina Kamwendo Kobus Cronje from the SA Weather services and ER24 Spokesperson, Chitra Bodasing has urged people to be cautious against heat stroke.