Weather forecast: SAWS warns of severe Gauteng thunderstorms

Severe Weather and Flooding in Hoedspruit 🌧️ Safety Measures and Temporary Travel Disruptions Hoedspruit and its surrounding regions are currently experiencing extreme rainfall, with further intense precipitation forecast through Saturday. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has classified Hoedspruit as a high-risk area for flooding, issuing an Orange Level 9 Warning effective today, 14 January 2026. Over the past several days, the area has received 256mm of rain since Saturday, representi

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