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 […]
We take a look with Vox Weather. We’re definitely deep into cold weather season in South Africa, so we thought it would be a great idea to sit down with Vox Weather and find out what we can expect from Winter 2025. Why not grab a cup of something hot to drink and see what […]
As Winter 2025 tightens its grip, more and more viewers are tuning in every day to the skilled presentation and deep expertise of Vox Weather’s popular Meteorologists, Annette Botha and Michelle du Plessis. Vox Weather, which was launched and managed by telecommunications and IT services provider Vox, is now proudly on the peak of reaching […]
A powerful winter storm is sweeping across South Africa, bringing bitter cold, snow and flooding to several provinces. The Eastern Cape is hardest hit, with an Orange Level 9 warning issued for severe disruptive rain. A powerful winter storm has swept across much of South Africa, bringing bitter cold, heavy rain, and snow to several […]
Snow is expected across most provinces, with icy temperatures, strong winds and heavy rain forecast this coming weekend, until the middle of next week. South Africa (SA) is in for a weekend of extreme winter weather, with most provinces facing bitterly cold conditions, gusty winds, and the possibility of snow, except Limpopo. The South African […]
Annette and Michelle brave the skies – without an engine This Vox Weather story goes beyond maps and models to uncover a true-life story that’s shaped by the weather from start to finish – in this case, the fantastic experience of paragliding! Vox Weather Meteorologists Annette Botha and Michelle Cordier decided to brave the altitude […]
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 […]
Farmers, visitors and vendors alike can breathe a sigh of relief as perfect weather conditions are predicted for Nampo, taking place in Bothaville, Free State, from 13 to 16 May. While grain farmers struggled to start the harvest season due to excessive rain and Nampo personnel lamented a rain-soaked terrain, drier, warmer conditions have prevailed […]