South African Weather Service.
meteorological service of South Africa
- Reports this week
- 6
- Active events
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- Connections
- 42
What's happening
Earlier this month
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Severe weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service for KwaZulu-Natal, affecting Pietermaritzburg.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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SAWS predicted heavy downpours and damaging winds in KwaZulu-Natal.Some support3 reports
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Severe weather warning caused widespread damage in North West.Some support2 reports
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El Niño is associated with hotter and drier conditions in South Africa, which is being monitored by the South African Weather Service.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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IDC and SAWS data link El Niño drought concerns to South African economic data and Iran-related input costs.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather impacts the major metropolitan area of Johannesburg, leading to road obstructions and a Level 5 storm warning for the Gauteng province.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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SAWS issued severe weather warnings for multiple provinces, including Northern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and North West, leading to road closures.Some support1 report
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SAWS advises on regional weather patterns and early phenological development in the Western Cape area.Some support1 report
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Municipal services in Uniondale and Haarlem are covering areas and activating plans based on weather warnings.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Severe weather warnings are active, including extremely high fire danger, strong winds, and rough seas, affecting the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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The South African Weather Service monitors weather systems affecting the country.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Rescue teams assisted stranded truck drivers while warnings were issued for disruptive rainfall causing flooding in Gauteng.Some support4 reports
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The South African Weather Service warned of weather impacts due to a cold front affecting the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.Well supported32 reports4 developments inside
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Warnings issued by the South African Weather Service detail potential flooding and road closures in KwaZulu-Natal.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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The South African Weather Service provided weather forecasts for numerous provinces across South Africa.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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The South African Weather Service is advising on current weather conditions in the area of Estcourt.Some support2 reports
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SAWS reports rainfall data for the Western Cape, where Cape Town International Airport is located.Some support1 report
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Weather forecasts from the South African Weather Service are increasing demand on the power grid.Some support1 report
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South African Weather Service forecasts cold, wet, and windy conditions for the Free State.Some support19 reports
Gone quiet
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Around South African Weather Service this week
News at the entities that move South African Weather Service most-
South Africa StructuralMatthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Moves South African Weather Service
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University of Pretoria OperationalSeveral universities are offering gap year and bursary funding opportunities for civil engineering studies.Moves South African Weather Service
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Eswatini OperationalDeportees from Afghanistan are being sent to the Central African Republic as part of a crackdown driven by policies associated with Donald Trump.Moves South African Weather Service
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Western Cape Shared contextMass shootings and violence are affecting working-class communities in the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.Moves South African Weather Service
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Gauteng Shared contextA deadly tavern attack has occurred in a suburb of Gauteng, South Africa, prompting shock from the ANC.Moves South African Weather Service
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North West Shared contextNational Treasury and North West are seeking the rollover of infrastructure grants.Moves South African Weather Service
Connections
The 30 strongest of 42, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
South Africa Structural
The South African Weather Service is the official national agency mandated to monitor, forecast, and issue warnings for weather events across South Africa.
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North West Shared context
The South African Weather Service provides official weather forecasts and severe weather warnings for the North West province.
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Mpumalanga Shared context
The South African Weather Service provides weather forecasts and warnings specifically for the Mpumalanga region.
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KwaZulu-Natal Shared context
The South African Weather Service provides official weather forecasts and warnings for the KwaZulu-Natal province.
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Eastern Cape Shared context
The South African Weather Service issues official forecasts and warnings regarding weather conditions specific to the Eastern Cape region.
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Free State Structural
The South African Weather Service provides official weather forecasts and warnings for the Free State province.
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Limpopo Operational
The South African Weather Service issues specific weather forecasts and warnings for the Limpopo province.
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Johannesburg Mentioned together
The South African Weather Service issues safety warnings and alerts specific to Johannesburg.
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Western Cape Shared context
The South African Weather Service provides official weather forecasts and severe weather warnings specifically for the Western Cape region.
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Gamka River Operational
The South African Weather Service monitors weather patterns that influence the river's state, leading to potential issues like dam overflow.
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El Niño Mentioned together
The South African Weather Service monitors and issues warnings regarding the presence and impacts of El Niño.
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Port Shepstone Structural
The South African Weather Service issues warnings that apply to and affect the location of Port Shepstone.
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Gauteng Shared context
The South African Weather Service provides official weather forecasts and severe weather warnings for the Gauteng region.
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Northern Cape Shared context
The South African Weather Service provides official weather forecasts and warnings specifically for the Northern Cape region.
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Namakwa District Municipality Operational
The South African Weather Service provides critical warnings regarding wind and rain impacts to the Namakwa District Municipality.
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Alexander Bay Shared context
The South African Weather Service issues severe weather forecasts and warnings relevant to Alexander Bay's coastal area.
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Durban Operational
The South African Weather Service issues warnings regarding weather patterns that directly impact the risk of flooding in Durban.
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Estcourt Shared context
The South African Weather Service issues advisories regarding weather conditions relevant to the area of Estcourt.
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Garden Route District Municipality Operational
The South African Weather Service issues official warnings and alerts to the Garden Route District Municipality regarding severe weather events.
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olivier Structural
Olivier serves as a forecaster for the South African Weather Service.
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Eswatini Operational
The service in Eswatini provides weather outlooks, implying a functional dependency on the South African service for information exchange.
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University of Pretoria Operational
The entities collaborate on scientific research, specifically confirming the early emergence of the El Niño event.
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KwaDukuza Shared context
KwaDukuza is located within the geographic area monitored by the South African Weather Service, which issues warnings regarding local weather threats.
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East Rand Shared context
The service issues safety alerts regarding expected weather conditions for the location.
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Lesotho Shared context
The South African Weather Service provides weather warnings and forecasts relevant to the border regions of Lesotho.
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Mtubatuba Mentioned together
The South African Weather Service monitors severe weather patterns that affect settlements like Mtubatuba.
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Industrial Development Corporation Shared context
Both entities are relevant to the shared context of South African economic data.
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Doornfontein Shared context
The South African Weather Service provides monitoring data relevant to localized flooding risks affecting the Doornfontein infrastructure.
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The government body relies on the South African Weather Service for data to issue public warnings about adverse weather conditions.
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Andrew Dickson Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Andrew Dickson and South African Weather Service was observed in the evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
9 events- Severe weather warnings are active across multiple provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, North West, and Gauteng, featuring extreme fire danger and high winds.
- SAWS predicted heavy downpours and damaging winds in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Severe weather warning caused widespread damage in North West.
- El Niño is associated with hotter and drier conditions in South Africa, which is being monitored by the South African Weather Service.
- IDC and SAWS data link El Niño drought concerns to South African economic data and Iran-related input costs.
- Severe weather impacts the major metropolitan area of Johannesburg, leading to road obstructions and a Level 5 storm warning for the Gauteng province.
- SAWS issued severe weather warnings for multiple provinces, including Northern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and North West, leading to road closures.
- SAWS advises on regional weather patterns and early phenological development in the Western Cape area.
- Municipal services in Uniondale and Haarlem are covering areas and activating plans based on weather warnings.
August 2026
5 events- Severe weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service for KwaZulu-Natal, affecting Pietermaritzburg.
- Rescue teams assisted stranded truck drivers while warnings were issued for disruptive rainfall causing flooding in Gauteng.
- The South African Weather Service provided weather forecasts for numerous provinces across South Africa.
- The South African Weather Service is advising on current weather conditions in the area of Estcourt.
- SAWS reports rainfall data for the Western Cape, where Cape Town International Airport is located.
July 2026
5 events- Severe weather warnings are active, including extremely high fire danger, strong winds, and rough seas, affecting the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
- The South African Weather Service monitors weather systems affecting the country.
- Warnings issued by the South African Weather Service detail potential flooding and road closures in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Weather forecasts from the South African Weather Service are increasing demand on the power grid.
- South African Weather Service forecasts cold, wet, and windy conditions for the Free State.