Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 7 April 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 63.6% on 7 April 2025, with a decline of 1.5% over the week. No rainfall was recorded in any of the province’s key catchment areas.
Cape Town Buzz
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 3 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 3 April 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected over multiple provinces with disruptive rain in Mpumalanga.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 30 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 30 March 2025: Storms in Mpumalanga and KZN, fire danger in Northern Cape. Get your province’s full forecast.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 23 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 23 March 2025: Severe storms in parts of Eastern Cape, partly cloudy across most provinces.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 13
On Day 13 of the Joshlin Smith trial, intense cross-examination caused State witness Lourentia Lombaard to suffer a panic attack, leading to an abrupt adjournment.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 13, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
With tensions high and each testimony shaping the direction of the Joshlin Smith trial, Day 13 is set to be another crucial day in court.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 17 March 2025
Western Cape dam levels declined to 67.6% on 17 March 2025, reflecting a 1.7% drop from the previous week. Low rainfall and steady water usage contributed to the decrease.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 13 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 13 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds expected across parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Free State, and Northern Cape.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 10 March 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 69.3% on 10 March 2025, marking a 1.6% decline from the previous week. Low rainfall and high water usage contributed to the decrease.
News
Stage 3 loadshedding is in effect: Here’s what we know
Eskom has implemented Stage 3 loadshedding from 14:00 on Friday, 7 March, until Monday, 10 March, at 05:00 due to a loss of 2700MW over the past 14 hours.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 3
Here’s a summary of Day 3 in the trial of three suspects accused in the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 3 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 3 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms anticipated in Mpumalanga and Free State; elevated fire danger in Northern and Western Cape regions.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town man totals McLaren 570S on High Level Road [video]
A high-speed crash in Sea Point involving a McLaren 570S leaves two injured as police investigate reckless driving.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 24 February 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 73.8% this week, reflecting a 1.9% decline from the previous week.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 23 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 23 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in parts of Limpopo, Free State, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 17 February 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 75.7% on 17 February 2025, reflecting a 2.4% decline from the previous week. High water consumption and a lack of rainfall contributed to the steady decrease.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 13 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 13 February 2025: Warnings for damaging winds and high fire danger; provincial forecasts included.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 10 February 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 78.1% on Monday, 10 February 2025, reflecting a 1.9% decline from the previous week.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 31 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 31 January 2025: Provincial forecasts, severe thunderstorm warnings, and heatwave advisories.
News
SANDF white flag was no surrender to M23, top official confirms
SANDF has denied surrendering to M23 rebels after a viral video showed troops raising a white flag in Goma.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 23 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 22 January 2025: Severe storms, winds, and high fire risks to affect various provinces. Read more.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 20 January 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 83.8% on Monday, showing a decline of 2.5% over the past week.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 13 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 13 January 2025: Disruptive rain in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Fire danger warnings in Northern Cape.
News
KZN rescuers on high alert amid Level 8 torrential weather
Level 8 weather warnings in KZN prompt emergency response as torrential rain causes N3 crashes and risks of flooding.
News
ANC insists low-budget 113th anniversary in Cape Town is ‘a strategic move’
The ANC’s 113th anniversary celebrations in Khayelitsha are scaled back, but the party denies financial woes, calling it a strategic move.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 3 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 3 January 2025: Severe thunderstorms, heat waves, and high fire dangers dominate. Scattered showers are likely in Gauteng and beyond.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Severe weather alerts issued for Tuesday, 31 December 2024. Thunderstorms in North West and KwaZulu-Natal, fire dangers in the Northern Cape and Western Cape.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 30 December 2024
South Africa weather forecast: Monday, 30 December 2024, brings severe thunderstorms, fire danger warnings, and coastal wind alerts. Stay prepared with these regional updates.
News
KZN rescue teams on high alert amid Orange Level 5 flood warnings for Wednesday
This weather event, expected on Wednesday, 18 December, could lead to flooding of roads and settlements, damage to infrastructure, and the displacement of affected communities.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 16 December 2024
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 93.2% for the week ending 16 December 2024, reflecting a 1.2% decline.