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 […]
The ‘biggest danger’ associated with this cold front will be the strong to gale North Westerly winds expected across the Cape Metro, says meteorologist Michelle du Plessis. CapeTalk’s Lester Kiewit speaks to Vox Weather Meteorologist Michelle du Plessis. Full article
Vandag is die eerste Maandag van Mei, en in sekere dele van die land was dit al snerpend koud aan die begin van die winter. In Johannesburg was dit oornag 8 grade Celsius en daar is nog vier maande van koue nagte wat voorlê. Annette Botha is ‘n metereoloog verbonde aan die onafhanklike digitale weerkanaal, […]
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 […]
Die brug in Gertrudestraat, Randparkrif, wat oorspoel het. Inwoners dink dis as gevolg van padwerke by dié brug dat hulle huise verspoel het. Sien artikel hier
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 […]