Remains of Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu Found in Mozambique
Since the incident, search and rescue efforts have been underway involving Mozambican authorities and a South African rescue mission.
Since the incident, search and rescue efforts have been underway involving Mozambican authorities and a South African rescue mission.
With most students now on festive season break following the completion of the 2025 school year, Ntladi emphasized the importance of child safety.
SAWS warns that heavy thunderstorms accompanied by persistent rainfall could result in 100 mm to 150 mm of accumulation throughout the day
According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), severe weather is expected in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West and Limpopo over the weekend and early next week.
As the system moves from the Western Cape across to the inland and eastern provinces, residents are urged to take safety precautions.
This initiative, marked by the distribution of essential supplies, underscores both the severity of the flooding crisis and the long-standing contributions of the Chinese diaspora to South African society.
The system is expected to bring snowfalls, damaging winds, heavy rains, and significantly colder temperatures to most provinces — with Limpopo the only region likely to escape snowfall.
In addition, daytime temperatures have dropped significantly across most parts of the country from Wednesday, with a gradual recovery from Friday onwards.
The wet weather, expected to last from Sunday, 16 February, to at least Thursday, 20 February, may cause localized flooding in low-lying areas, roads, and bridges.
In the event of a life-threatening emergency, the City of Ekurhuleni has established a dedicated emergency hotline.