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the country’s climate future is fast becoming hotter, drier and more dangerous. (Delwyn Verasamy, M&G)

From collapsing maize yields to a possible cyclone hitting Richards Bay, a Wits expert warns that South Africa’s climate future is fast becoming hotter, drier and more dangerous

Sheree Bega

Oct 9, 2025, 04:00 AM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Jul 10, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Jul 3, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Staff Reporter

Jun 26, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Jun 19, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Jun 12, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Jun 5, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

May 29, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

May 22, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

May 15, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

May 8, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

May 1, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Apr 24, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Apr 16, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Apr 10, 2025, 10:01 PM

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Watershed: A video showing damage to the wall of the Bloemhof Dam

Department of water and sanitation urges those living within the floodline to move to safe areas

Sheree Bega

Apr 9, 2025, 11:19 AM

2 min read

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Apr 3, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Mar 27, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Mar 19, 2025, 10:01 PM

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+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

Mar 13, 2025, 10:01 PM

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South Africa’s major climate threats — from drought to deadly heatwaves

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Evacuation warnings as Vaal, Bloemhof dam levels continue to rise

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