Gauteng cold front
Eskom blames old generation infrastructure for return of loadshedding
Eskom’s spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said that the generation issues had put pressure on the power system.
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Temperatures expected to drop below zero as cold snap grips Gauteng
The South African Weather Service forecast a cool day in Gauteng, while temperatures were expected to drop below zero degrees from Wednesday.
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Weather update: More cold conditions on the cards for Gauteng
The South African Weather Services is warning Gauteng residents that they should brace themselves for more cold conditions.
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As cold front hits SA, GP residents urged to be cautious with heating devices
Emergency services are on high alert to deal with any eventuality due to the cold weather but have urged residents to be extra cautious to help the already overburdened health system.
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Eskom warns Gauteng residents of power failures due to illegal connections
The power utility said there had been power failures due to unlawful connections in areas including Cosmo City, Diepsloot, Ivory Park, Orange Farm, Sebokeng, and Soweto.
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Joburg EMS on high alert for fires as cold front bites
Disaster management teams have been deployed across the metro to attend to any flames that could break out.
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Brrrrace yourself GP – weather service predicts intense cold front from Tuesday
On Friday the South African weather service warned of a sharp drop in temperatures from Monday, 25 May 2020 due to the snowfall in Lesotho and the Free State.
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Emergency services on high alert as cold front rolls into Gauteng
Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said that several high-risk areas like Alexandra were being closely monitored.
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Chilly temperatures expected across SA as cold front heads to CT
The South African Weather Service's Edward Engelbrecht said that Gauteng can expect colder mornings over the next few days.
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Big freeze for Gauteng as cold front hits, CT warned over hoax storm message
Today is the coldest day of the cold front in Johannesburg, which will start improving from the weekend.
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Temperatures expected to drop in Gauteng on Sunday, thunderstorms alert issued
An alert for thunderstorms has been issued for the weekend with possible hail storms today.
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Cold snap to persist in Gauteng, NC predicted to feel worst of chilly weather
The weather service says the Free State, North West, Mpumalanga and parts of KwaZulu-Natal can also expect isolated storms.
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Gauteng winter showers 'fairly normal'
Gauteng has been in the grip of a cold front for the past few days, which has brought showers to parts of the province.
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Another cold front making its way to Western Cape, Gauteng
The South African Weather Service says temperatures will drop to around 14 degrees by the weekend.
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Gauteng temperatures expected to drop to below zero
The current cold front is expected to bring freezing weather for the rest of the week.
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City of Joburg assessing impact of devastating Alex shack fires
The blaze ripped through a small section of the township in the early hours of Tuesday morning when an open fire was left unattended during the current cold snap gripping Gauteng.
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[WATCH] 20 Alex shacks destroyed in fire
Alexandra residents lost all their belongings when 20 shacks caught fire in the area. It’s believed last night's blaze started after a resident left an open fire unattended during the cold snap.
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Alex residents count costs after shack fire
It’s believed last night's blaze started after a resident left an open fire unattended during the cold snap.
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Cold front to land in Gauteng tonight, more floods for WC
The South African Weather Service says temperatures are expected to drop to negative digits in Gauteng.
