Heavy rain
Gauteng residents warned to brace for persistent rainfall
The weather service said could residents expect possible heavy rains accompanied by severe thunderstorms in areas over Tshwane, Krugersdrop and Carletonville.
Your Thursday EWN Weather Watch.
The heavy rainfall since Saturday caused several bridges in the city to flood.
Several bridges and low-lying areas were flooded over the weekend due to heavy rainfall in Gauteng.
Several patrons at Propaganda Nightclub were trapped under the debris on Saturday night.
The weather conditions are expected to also affect driving as they could lead to reduced visibility and pooling on the roads.
Authorities are also warning motorists to avoid driving on flooded streets due to the occasional downpours.
These include Gugulethu, Khayelitsha, Philippi, Delft, Macassar and Kuils River.
All emergency services remain on high alert, but there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities.
Heavy rain has caused the Eerste River to overflow at Sandvlei in Macassa during the early hours of Saturday morning.
The weather service said bitterly cold, wet and windy weather would be on the cards for the Western Cape for the next few days, while Gauteng will face lower temperatures at the weekend.
Electrical infrastructure has been affected by the strong winds and rain.
Another cold front made landfall on Saturday bringing with it heavy rains, gale-force winds and sea swells.
Temperatures in the Western Cape and the Northern Cape are expected to drop significantly over the next 24 hours with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and possible snowfall.
Joburg emergency services authorities said there were a few car-related accidents in some parts of the city on Monday with minor damage as a result of the rain.
Various roads and camps around the Kruger National Park have been temporarily closed since Monday due to heavy rainfall in the area.
The airforce has sent two helicopters to airlift stranded villagers to safety.
Ekurhuleni and Tshwane are some of the worst affected areas following days of persistent rain.
The province has been battered by severe thunderstorms for days now with relief organisations saying displaced residents have been left stranded, with homes flattened, trees uprooted and roads flooded.