At least nine dead after severe flooding and landslides hit KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa
At least nine people died following devastating floods and landslides in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa from February 19 to 22, 2025.
Eastern Cape floods claim at least 10 lives, displace over 3 000, South Africa
Severe floods hit Eastern Cape, South Africa over the past couple of days, leaving at least 10 people dead and displacing more than 3 000, as of October 23, 2024.
Unusually heavy snowfall leaves hundreds stranded on roads in South Africa
A severe snowstorm swept across South Africa on Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21, 2024, stranding hundreds of motorists, including those on the N3 highway between Johannesburg and Durban. Many were trapped on the roads for 24 hours without access to food or water. One person has passed away after spending the night trapped in sub-zero temperatures.
Scientists reveal meteorite fragments of rare daylight fireball over Eastern Cape, South Africa
Wits University scientists revealed fragments of a rare daylight fireball seen on August 25, 2024, over the Eastern Cape, South Africa. These meteorites were found in the town of Nqweba by a 9-year-old girl Elize du Toit.
Rare daylight fireball over Eastern Cape, South Africa, explosions heard over 200 km (120 miles) away
An amazing dayling fireball was seen and heard over Eastern Cape, South Africa on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Initially thought of as space junk, it was later confirmed to be a car-sized meteor that entered the atmosphere between 06:30 and 07:00 UTC (08:30 and 09:00 LT). Reports of the following sonic boom were heard more than 200 km (124 miles) away from the site of the original sighting.
Severe cold snap devastates South African crops
Unusually cold temperatures have severely impacted agriculture in South Africa this month, particularly in Limpopo Province.
Severe flooding, large tornado leave 22 people dead and many injured in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
Heavy rains and strong winds over the past couple of days have caused severe flooding on South Africa’s eastern coast, leading to at least 22 fatalities. The Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces have been the hardest hit, with thousands evacuated and significant infrastructure damage reported.
Violent thunderstorms cause deadly floods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Violent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall affecting KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, since January 12, 2024, have led to devastating floods, resulting in at least 11 fatalities and significant property damage in the Durban City area, particularly in eThekwini Municipality.
Firefighters battle major wildfire near Cape Town, South Africa
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a wildfire that spread across a mountain near Cape Town, endangering South Africa’s largest naval base and leading to the evacuation of nearby houses.
Disastrous floods cause evacuations and road closures in South Africa’s Western Cape
Heavy rainfall and the bursting of river banks led to severe flooding in the Western Cape area of South Africa from September 23 to 26, 2023. The disaster resulted in multiple fatalities, thousands of evacuations, and significant infrastructure damage.
