As the designated international delegates, high level representatives and media start flying in from all over the world to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa this coming weekend (Friday to Sunday the 21st to 23rd of November), we know that our beloved ‘Joburg’ is getting ready to impress, host and entertain. But what […]
What to Expect This Coming Season in South Africa South Africans are generally a summer-loving nation, and our country is famous for its sunshine – an average of 2,500 hours of sun every year. With spring behind us and summer holidays officially just a few weeks away, Vox Weather Meteorologist Michelle du Plessis tells us […]
We chat to Michelle du Plessis, our very own Vox Weather meteorologist, and find out more about what she loves both in and outside work. Michelle regards meteorology as being a balance and blend of science and storytelling. And certainly it’s come a long way, from ancient civilisations observing celestial patterns or monitoring the movements […]
Did you ever notice how the increased winds in August in South Africa’s interior are closely linked to the seasonal transition from winter to spring? Vox Weather Meteorologist Michelle du Plessis tells us more. During winter, much of South Africa is dominated by a stable high-pressure system over the interior. By late winter, this high-pressure […]
This is a celestial event you won’t want to miss — and one of the best lunar eclipses visible from South Africa in years. Stargazers around the country have been waiting impatiently for a stunning astronomical spectacle that’s taking place on the night of Sunday the 7th of September 2025, when a rare total lunar […]
South Africa is one of the few countries in southern Africa that regularly has snow – in places – in winter. Vox Weather Meteorologist Michelle du Plessis tells us more. South Africa’s climatic diversity is largely due to its geographic position at the southernmost tip of Africa, where it’s influenced by both the warm Agulhas […]
Forecaster warned that snow is possible in central SA and Gauteng this week. Here is the latest weather update. Snow in Gauteng? Weather models are pointing to a rare wintry mix for the province this Thursday as a powerful cut-off low sweeps across South Africa, bringing freezing temperatures and the potential for snow, hail, or […]
GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS – While snowfall is likely to evade Gauteng, a strong cut-off low will develop over the western part of the country on Wednesday and slowly move eastwards, spreading cold and wet weather over central and later eastern parts of South Africa. According to Vox Weather, models are indicating a mix […]
What is happening to SA’s winters and is climate change playing a significant role? Vox Meteorologist Michelle du Plessis tells us more. Data shows that winter temperatures across southern Africa have been steadily rising since the 1960s, with fewer days of frost and freezing conditions. According to the NOAA, extreme cold events are now far […]
Did you know that South Africa has Africa’s second longest mainland coastline – second only to Somalia? And of course, as the southernmost country in Africa, with our coastline spanning two oceans, we see a vast amount of shipping all along our coastlines, both domestic as well as international – there are more than 30 […]
Some early snow forecasts recently circulated on social media suggested possible snowfall over parts of Gauteng, North West, the Highveld, and other areas that rarely experience snow during late July. At Vox Weather, we chose not to post about these projections – and here’s why. Advanced snow forecasts, particularly more than five days ahead, are […]
The arrival of snow isn’t an everyday occurrence for most of South Africa. As we find ourselves back in snow season, we sat down with Vox Meteorologist Michelle du Plessis to give us the lowdown on how snow is formed. And it turns out that, for snow to fall and reach the ground, three main […]