Let’s talk about the weather… Doesn’t sound inspiring, but we promise it’s a lot more interesting than you think. We know, we know, the thought of the weatherman elicits feelings of Evan Almighty, or a throwback to the SABC theme music while Simon with the glasses lets you know about rainfall. True, it may be […]
Die meteoroloog, Annette Botha, kuier by ons. Ons leer haar beter ken en sy brei uit oor die onlangse vloede in KZN en ons fokus op Wêreld-aardedag wat Vrydag plaasvind. https://youtu.be/-a_pfEpTgOA?si=DUCpspXDE7n_nYLY
While there are plenty of topics to talk about at any given moment, from politics to sports to “did you see what Eskom is up to?”; one discussion trumps them all – and it’s the weather. Sure, sometimes, “let’s talk about Weather” leads to rolled eyes or an attempt to fill an awkward silence, but […]
Vox Weather, an interactive weather channel with a focus on viewer education, has gained significant organic traction in the regional social media sphere, with people from South Africa and a few neighbouring countries showing a renewed interest in the weather, and in learning about climate-related topics. Launched by Vox in August, the weather channel, which […]
To the backdrop of increasingly severe weather events around the world, including the protracted drought in the Eastern Cape, a United Nations special climate change report which coincided with South Africa’s Women’s Day says we have caused immense harm to our planet but that we have a small window to avert a nightmare scenario. Vox […]
Take a look around – pretty much everything is automated. Banking? Use the app. Talking to your wife? Send a text. Finding a life partner? Swipe right and pray you’re not being catfished. Need to find out why you’re coughing? Ask Web MD. We used to rely on people for information. Everything from sporting events […]
Vox launches weather channel with much-loved meteorologist, Annette Botha To the backdrop of increasing adverse weather events and a global movement to deal with the climate crisis, Vox has announced it is launching Vox Weather, a state-of-the-art interactive weather channel with a focus on viewer education, to be presented by renowned meteorologist Annette Botha. Understanding […]
View full report Region Climatic properties Locality Vegetation Agricultural activity Central Bushveld (north of Gauteng) Somewhat wetter (500 – 750 mm p.a.) and somewhat cooler than the Northern Bushveld. Frost occurs more often. Parts of Gauteng, North-West and Northern Province. Tree species include African Beechwood Faurea saligna, Acacia, Buffalo Thorn Ziziphus mucronata. Shrublayer is moderately […]