South Africa 6 November 2026, 13:16

Weather warning: Yellow Level 4 storm warning issued for Ekurhuleni and parts of Gauteng

The City of Ekurhuleni has placed emergency rescue teams on high alert as severe thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and heavy downpours threaten flooding, infrastructure damage and power disruptions across Gauteng.

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