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The South African Weather Service says snow has returned to parts of the country as a bitter cold spell continues ahead of the weekend. Snowfall has been reported in the Eastern Cape, parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State along the Lesotho border. Motorists are urged to exercise caution on icy roads. The weather service has also warned of damaging winds and rough seas along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, with cool, partly cloudy conditions expected in Gauteng. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the South African Weather Service forcaster Lehlohonolo Thobela
Guest: Bongani Gina | Head of Provincial Government Communications for KZN Africa Melane speaks to Bongani Gina, Head of Provincial Government Communications for KwaZulu-Natal, about the province's emergency response to an Orange Level 6 weather warning, preparations for flooding and snowfall, and what residents need to know to stay safe. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBUListen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3NSubscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetcFollow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The South African Weather Service has issued multiple weather warnings across KZN this week. While the current conditions have been linked to a cut-off low, Vox Weather meteorologist Annette Botha believes that may not be the driving force behind this weather system. Botha joined East Coast Breakfast to explain exactly what a cut-off low is, how it forms, and why she doesn't believe it's responsible for the weather currently affecting the province. Image credit: Windy Webpage
The South African Weather Service has issued multiple weather warnings across KZN this week. Nhlanhla Sithole, a forecaster at the Durban Weather Office, joined East Coast Breakfast to explain what the different warning levels mean. He also unpacked what residents can expect from the weather over the next few days. Image: Windy Webpage
Farmers across South Africa are watching the weather forecasts with growing worry. The South African Weather Service and other experts have warned that a strong El Niño event could develop later in 2026. Some are even calling it a possible “super El Niño”. Many describe the current situation as the “calm before the storm”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over 2500 residents have been displaced following the heavy rains in the Nelson Mandela Bay region in the Eastern Cape this week. The municipality says at least 21 wards have been affected, with 141 incidents recorded since the South African Weather Service issued an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall. While no fatalities or injuries have been reported, dozens of homes have been flooded and roads remain closed. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs spokesperson Pheelo Oliphant
Several parts of the Western Cape are for the second week experiencing heavy rains, accompanied by extremely cold weather conditions. And this has led to mass evacuations, flooded roads and multiple major route closures, with municipal authorities warning motorists and the residents to exercise extreme caution. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the South African Weather Service forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela
Santam has partnered with the South African Weather Service to install nine new automatic weather stations aimed at closing observational gaps and improving early warning systems. The stations, now operational in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga are expected to support more accurate forecasts and disaster preparedness. The SA Weather Service say the collaboration is key to reducing weather-related losses and building community resilience. For more we're joined by Rudzani Malala, Head of Disaster Risk Reduction at the South African Weather Service
Africa Melane speaks to SALGA as municipalities across South Africa are urged to prepare for severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, flooding and strong winds. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The South African Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Gauteng, excluding the City of Tshwane today. Heavy downpours, localised flooding, hail and damaging winds are expected. Elvis Presslin spoke to forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela for more
The South African Weather Service has issued yellow level 2 severe thunderstorm warnings across these provinces. A higher yellow level 4 warning is active today for southern KwaZulu-Natal, the Overberg District, and Langeberg Municipality in the Western Cape. The Overstrand Municipality says its disaster teams are on the ground diverting water after recent floods.
Incessant rains have submerged villages across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads and leaving communities isolated and desperate. The Kruger National Park had to suspend visits and evacuate some guests and staff by helicopter. The floods have claimed 11 lives in Limpopo while 20 people have died in Mpumalanga since that start of the heavy rains last month. Besides the human cost, the two provinces now face repair bills to roads, bridges and other public infrastructure that will cost billions of rand, money the provinces simply do not have. An orange level 9 warning has been issued by the South African Weather Service, forecasting yet more rain in affected areas and warning communities to remain alert and to stay clear of roads and overflowing rivers. But with food and other resources running low, many have no option but to brave the flooded, damaged and dangerous roads. To get more details about the weather in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to South African Weather Service forecaster, Amukelani Mkhari
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the recent floods in Limpopo as catastrophic, with 36 houses damaged in Mbaula village. The province is experiencing widespread flooding, affecting hundreds of families, particularly in Vhembe and Mopani districts. The South African Weather Service has issued a level 10 warning, with further heavy rainfall expected. The government has deployed multi-disciplinary teams to assist affected areas, including rescue operations and damage assessments. Elvis Presslin spoke to Limpopo government spokesperson, Ndavhe Ramakuela
The South African Weather Service has escalated warnings for heavy rainfall, issuing an Orange Level 9 alert for disruptive rain leading to widespread flooding from yesterday, Sunday, into today, Monday. This affects eastern parts of Limpopo's Mopani District, Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, and Collins Chabane Local Municipality. The region has already seen significant downpours and heightened flood risks, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Meteorologist Mduduzi Mthembu.
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Lehlohonolo Thobela, South African Weather Service Forecaster, giving n outlook on the festive season weather, with mostly rainy conditions expected alongside a mix of warmer and cooler days. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray White speaks to Lehlohonolo Thobela, Meteorologist and Weather Forecaster at the South African Weather Service, about the increasingly volatile weather patterns sweeping across the country. Thobela explains that the recent hail, thunder and heavy downpours are likely just the beginning, with early next year expected to bring even more intense and frequent storms. Gauteng, already gearing up for a week of dramatic skies, will see powerful systems early in the week followed by lighter showers into the weekend. While the rainfall offers relief to some farmers, others face mounting losses as crops suffer under severe conditions. With major dams such as the Vaal and Bloemhof still sitting at high levels after days of relentless rain, authorities are closely managing water flows to reduce the risk of flooding. Thobela breaks down what’s happening now, what South Africans can expect in the months ahead, and how best to prepare for a potentially rough summer season. 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 Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 weather warning which has affected roads all over the province. Here's what you need to know as you make your morning commute. Webpage
Heavy rainfall and flooding continue to grip parts of the country. This after the South African Weather Service issued a Level 9 warning for Gauteng and Mpumalanga for persistent adverse weather conditions. More downpours are expected today with possible localised flooding. Level 5 alerts remain for Free State, North West and KwaZulu-Natal. Motorists are urged to must steer clear of low-lying roads and bridges. For more on this we are joined on the line by South African Weather Service Forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of severe thunderstorms leading to flooding, excessive lightning, damaging winds and hail resulting in injuries and danger to life due flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas in some parts of the country. To explain the severity of this weekend's weather Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Lehlohonolo Thobela, forecaster at the South African Weather Service
October 2025 was one of the wettest months on record for South Africa, with some areas receiving over four times their average rainfall. This according to a recent report compiled by the South African Weather Service. The heavy rains have had a significant impact on agriculture, water management, and communities across the country, particularly in provinces like Limpopo, North West, Free State and Mpumalanga. Elvis Presslin spoke to Rudzani Malala, Senior Manager for Disaster Risk Reduction at the South African Weather Service
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for severe thunderstorms across large parts of the country. A yellow level four warning alert is in place for the central and eastern Free State, while a level two warning affects the rest of the Free State, the North West, Eastern Northern Cape and Southern Gauteng. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to meteorologist, Lehlohonolo Thobela.
The South African Weather Service has dismissed allegations of corruption and governance failure as "unfounded" and "misleading". The entity is currently engaged in a wage dispute with a labour union operating within the organisation, which SAWS says is behind some of the claims. The entity's Executive Management is accused of procurement manipulation, financial mismanagement, unchecked executive power and a culture of impunity. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Senior Manager, Communication and Stakeholder Relations at the South African Weather Service, Oupa Segalwe
Guest: Dr Thumeka Mkololo, Senior Scientist at the South African Weather Service 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The South African Weather Service has issued a double storm warning for parts of KwaZulu-Natal today. Website
Temperatures have drastically dropped in some parts of the country. This follows the South African Weather Service's (SAWS) forecast which has revealed scattered showers in areas including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and parts of KwaZulu-Natal. The Western Cape Mobility Department has also urged all road users to exercise extreme caution. It has predicted heavy rainfall which may result in flooding as well as strong winds in several areas. This week's severe weather conditions may also lead toreduced visibility, waterlogged surfaces, flooding in low-lying and submerging of bridges. South African Weather Service's forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela gives us the update
The South African Weather Service says another intense cold front is expected to hit the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the Western Cape from tomorrow until Friday. An intense cold front is expected to make landfall over the south-western parts of South Africa, bringing a significant shift in weather conditions across the region. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela
John Maytham is joined by Dewald van Niekerk, Head of the African Centre for Disaster, to unpack how communication breakdowns and governance failures turned severe weather into a deadly disaster during the recent Eastern Cape floods. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for a cold front which is expected to sweep through the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces from today. The conditions are set to move in swiftly, with another front anticipated to follow on Thursday evening, intensifying the effects experienced in the regions and surrounding areas. Jon Gericke spoke to SABC News Meteorologist, Azwitakadzi Tuwani
Snowy weather conditions are expected along the Lesotho border and western parts of the Free State, as South Africa grapples with ongoing freezing weather conditions. Jon Gericke spoke to SABC reporter, Ishmael Modiba and Lehlohonolo Thobela; Forecaster at the South African Weather Service
The Lootsberg pass on the N9 between Graaff Reinet and Middleburg in the Eastern Cape is now closed to traffic due to snowfall. Snow is falling over a number of high lying areas of the Eastern Cape and traffic authorities are also keeping a close eye on the Wapadsberg Pass on the R61 between Nxuba and Graaff-Reinet. The cold snap is expected to persist for the next few days. Jon Gericke spoke to South African Weather Service, Lehlohonolo Thobela
Catch Up on the latest leading news stories around the country with Mandy Wiener on Midday Report every weekday from 12h00 - 13h00 The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
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 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
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.
Guest: Elizabeth Viljoen, SAWS Forecaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
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.