It's time to crank up the heater and lay out some extra blankets as a massive cold front is approaching South Africa's shores, bringing with it heavy rain and snow in some parts. SAWX has reported that a cold front was developing in the South Atlantic and will be arriving on Thursday. "Our forecasts show this system is not only staying on course but is also strengthening substantially and should make […]
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] […]
The City of Cape Town has issued a weather warning to residents with rainy conditions and possible snowfall expected over the coming days. The City's Disaster Risk Management Centre's spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, said the South African Weather Service had confirmed that an intense cold front is expected over the Western Cape on Sunday into Monday. "Forecasts of heavy rainfall, strong winds, very cold conditions and possible snowfall over high-lying areas […]
Due to severe weather warnings, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has closed all schools in the province on Wednesday. Spokesperson for MEC Debbie Schafer, Jessica Shelver says the decision follows extensive consultations with the weather office and disaster management teams. In a statement released to schools, the WCED confirmed the closure of Western Cape schools on Wednesday: Dear Principal We have received information from […]
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.
