Snowfall has been predicted for mountainous regions in the Western Cape from Tuesday night. Another cold spell has settled over Cape Town and its surrounding areas. Forecaster, Khumsa Masizana: "Possibly a level 4 warning for disruptive snowfall within the high lying areas of the Western Cape from this evening into Wednesday. It looks they might have some high seas along the southwest coast between Table Bay and going all the […]
Cape Town emergency personnel are on standby as another cold front is expected to make landfall on Wednesday. Following heavy rain over the past few weeks, the City of Cape Town has warned that further downpours could result in isolated flooding. Cold weather swept across the province on Monday afternoon, bringing with it rain, but the next forecasted cold front is expected to bring disruptive rainfall, strong winds and very […]
The Western Cape government has urged residents to be on high alert as rain and snow are predicted for the week ahead. MEC of local government, environmental affairs and development planning, Anton Bredell called on residents to stay indoors and off the roads where possible. “We want to make the public aware of the latest weather warnings and in particular, highlight the risks of being outdoors during these weather conditions. […]
The R301 Bainskloof Pass, between Wellington and Ceres, has been closed for traffic. The Department of Transport and Public Works said the closure of the road follows erosion under a low water bridge. According to the department, the traffic load had placed the structural integrity of the pass at risk. The route is popular for tourists visiting areas where snow had fallen. Head of Communications Jandre Bakker had urged the […]
Despite heavy snowfall in parts of the Western Cape, several mountain passes that were closed on Monday have now been opened. Western Cape traffic chief Kenny Africa told News24 that the Gydo, Theronsberg and Matroosberg passes, which were closed due to the weather conditions, were reopened on Tuesday. He added that the Swartberg pass near Prince Albert in the Klein Karoo remained closed. "The weather is looking alright, [there are] […]
Approximately 4 000 dwellings have been affected by adverse weather conditions following Sunday night's heavy downpours. The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre had confirmed that localised flooding had occurred in informal settlements across the metropole in Khayelitsha, Philippi and Macassar. Spokesperson Charlotte Powell said powerlines are down in Lansdowne, Gugulethu and Wynberg. “Trees have been uprooted in Constantia, Vredekloof, Durbanville, Tamboerskloof and Pinelands,” Powell added. Powell, however, explained that no […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
