Increased understanding helps communities prepare for extreme weather events Climate change is affecting South Africans by significantly altering local weather patterns through higher temperatures, as well as the occurrence of extreme weather events. In fact, its impact in recent years has been so great that the government is planning to launch a national Climate Change […]
Communication is vital in spreading the message One of the many impacts of climate change, according to the United Nations (UN), is the harm it causes to both humans and animals – something that continues to worsen as the earth heats up by even a fraction of a degree because of greenhouse gases. Raising […]
From a maths-loving farm girl to one of SA’s most recognisable meteorologists, Annette Botha is bringing weather to life in a whole new way. With her long blonde hair, bright smile and warm personality, Vox Weather founder and meteorologist Annette Botha resembles South Africa’s very own Wonder Woman of weather. She dreams of flying high […]
Riverwell Residents Association workers help clean flood damage, including a crushed palisade fence and collapsed garden wall, on the Dolfhout Street bridge over the Klein Jukskei in Weltevreden Park, 6 March 2025, after heavy rains caused massive flooding across north-western Joburg yesterday. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen The vicious thunderstorm which hit northern Johannesburg on Wednesday […]
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Weather forecasting helps people plan their day, from choosing what to wear to making travel decisions. But it’s also critical for businesses farmers depend on forecasts for planting and harvesting, construction projects rely on them for safe scheduling, and logistics companies adjust routes to avoid weather delays. In the bigger picture, accurate forecasts help reduce […]
The weather services warned that heatwave conditions are expected in Pretoria this weekend. Here is the latest. Heatwave conditions are expected in Pretoria this weekend. According to VoxWeather forecaster Michelle du Plessis, heatwave conditions with persistently high temperatures are expected in places over the Limpopo Lowveld and Limpopo Valley until Sunday but until Saturday over […]
The weather services have predicted a weak cold front is on its way, but the big question is: will it have any impact on Pretoria? Let’s take a closer look at what to expect. According to Vox Weather forecaster Michelle Cordier, the cold front will only affect a part of the country this weekend. She explained that […]
The weather services said a weak cold front would be making landfall soon, but will it affect Pretoria? Here is the latest. The weather services have predicted a weak cold front is on its way, but the big question is: will it have any impact on Pretoria? Let’s take a closer look at what to […]
Experts warn that record high temperatures could affect mental health and exacerbate pre-existing health conditions. They also offer tips to stay cool and navigate the sweltering temperatures. While it is still early in the summer season to be certain, meteorologists are predicting that South Africa could experience its hottest summer on record. This comes as […]
Vox Weather is transforming weather monitoring – for everyone “Rain, rain, go away, come again another day…” We’re probably around nursery school age when we first realise the everyday importance of the weather in our lives. Sun, wind, rain, snow: the weather affects many personal aspects, including our health and moods, safe travels, our social lives […]
JOHANNESBURG – A meteorologist has dismissed claims that a Tornado was the cause behind the storm that ripped through Randfontein on Wednesday. The West Rand part of Gauteng was left to pick up the pieces after buildings, houses and cars were left damaged as the result of the storm. The SA Weather Service have issued […]