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A graph tracking the temperature in East London over the course of Saturday, March 13Picture: SA Weather Service
HEATWAVE

Record-breaking heatwave hits East London

East London residents were subject to sweltering heat last Saturday after a record-breaking heatwave resulted in a peak temperature of 43.9ºC. According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the heatwave was a result of berg wind…

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The Gamka Dam in the Karoo in November 2017.Image: Esa Alexander/Sunday Times
SA WEATHER SERVICE

Plan for low rainfall and hot weather: Weather SA

The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the country’s drought concerns are far from over, as the country heads into a hot summer with below average rainfall. Many parts of the country, including Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, the North…

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of a cold front set to hit the Western Cape on Friday before spreading to the rest of the country. Image: 123RF/Peter Bernik
COLD FRONT

Brace yourself! Rain, wind and snow expected to hit Mzansi this weekend

Get your jackets, blankets and firewood ready – a cold front is expected to hit the Western Cape on Friday, before spreading to the rest of the country at the weekend. “Strong westerly to northwesterly winds (40km/h-60km/h) can be…

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