Motorists have also been warned to stay safe while on the roads and avoid driving in areas that experience localised flooding.

Storms could damage Christmas lights and other electronics, says the website HowStuffWorks. Here’s what you should do over the festive season.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Thunderstorms have stretched out throughout the country affecting multiple regions.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says severe thunderstorms, hail and rain are expected in SA.

Durban residents were rattled after a freak hail storm saw flashes of red, green and purple lighting across their skies. Take a look…

Joburg EMS is keeping a watchful eye overnight following the unexpected hailstorm that left a trail of destruction in parts of Johannesburg.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Severe thunderstorm, more rain and snow to turn south Africa dangerous.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of South Africa Weather Service has warned Gauteng residents for severe thunderstorms.

SAWS issued a warning to Gauteng residents to brace themselves for severe thunderstorms, expected to hit the province.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Severe thunderstorms, rain and strong winds expected in four provinces.

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it is sending its Officials to come closer to the families affected by the TORNADO.

Watch news in a minute for a summary Widespread thundershowers are expected to hit parts of the Free State, Northern Cape story.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of weather warning and Isolated thunderstorm expected in North-West Province today story.

The cut-off low system caused HEAVY WEATHER conditions, resulting in severe damage and flooding in some parts of the country

The SAWS has issued a LEVEL 9 weather warning for thundershowers and flooding due to the cut-off low pressure system

The SAWS has issued a weather warning for SEVERE thunderstorms with heavy downpours, DAMAGING winds, excessive lightning, and flooding

The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 weather warning for THUNDERSTORMS across Gauteng today

The SAWS has issued a weather warning for SEVERE thunderstorms, small hail and strong winds in these areas TODAY

The SAWS has issued a weather warning for SEVERE thunderstorms, hail, and flooding of some roads in these areas TODAY

The SAWS has issued level 2 weather warnings for two provinces for severe thunderstorms which can result in localised flooding

A funnel cloud was spotted in Tenacres – Randfontein in Johannesburg on 5 January, this amid several weather warnings issued for the day

The SAWS has issued an orange level 9 and level 5 weather warning for the Eastern Cape for thundershowers that could lead to flooding

The SAWS has issued orange level 9 and level 5 warnings for KwaZulu-Natal with widespread flooding and a warning of danger to life

Strong to SEVERE storm development can be seen in satellite images with heavy downpours, hail, and excessive lightning possible

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The SAWS has issued weather warnings for SEVERE thunderstorms, localised flooding, and the possibility of structural damages

The SAWS has issued a weather warning for severe thunderstorms that could result in hail, winds and flooding of some roads on New Year’s Eve

The South African Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, resulting in localised flooding, as well as a fire warning

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Several weather warnings have been issued for today which includes hail, heavy downpours, and thunderstorms

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A Mercedes-Benz convertible driver was left soaked by a Joburg thunderstorm after failing to put the roof up.

City Power says it is under immense pressure to deal with backlogs following thunderstorms and hail on Monday.

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Severe thunderstorms and cold weather are expected in several parts of South Africa TODAY. These areas will be affected.

Severe thunderstorms and cold weather are expected in several parts of SA on Monday. These areas will be affected.

Scattered and isolated HEAT-induced storms are expected in several parts of South Africa TODAY. Here is more information.

Level 2 warnings were issued for severe thunderstorms on MONDAY in GAUTENG and several parts of SA. Here are the areas that will be affected.

Several parts of South Africa were hit by a hailstorm on Saturday afternoon. More warnings were issued for Sunday. LOOK at these photos.

Level 2 and 4 warnings were issued for severe thunderstorms on SUNDAY in several parts of SA. Here are the areas that will be affected.

Level 2 and 4 warnings for severe thunderstorms is expected on SATURDAY in several parts of SA. Here are the areas that will be affected.

Level 2 and 4 warnings for severe thunderstorms with HAIL is expected NOW in several parts of SA. Here are the areas that will be affected.

A warning for severe thunderstorms with HAIL is expected for TODAY in several parts of South Africa. Here are the areas that will be affected.

More SEVERE thunderstorms is expected on Wednesday in several parts of South Africa. These areas will be affected.

Level 2 warnings for SEVERE thunderstorms with hail was issued for TUESDAY in several parts of SA. These areas will be affected.

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The Weather Services has issued Level 2 warnings for SEVERE thunderstorms in several parts of SA TODAY. These areas will be affected.

The South African Weather Service issued a Level 2 warning for SEVERE thunderstorms with HAIL for several parts of SA on Sunday.

KZN communities have been urged to exercise necessary precautions as severe thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds are expected.

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a warning that the expected severe thunderstorms pose a risk of heavy rains.

A severe weather warning has been sent out to KwaZulu Natal residents. The SA Weather Service (SAWS) is expecting hail and thunderstorms on Tuesday night.

Severe thunderstorms are expected yet again over the eastern provinces with the yellow weather warning issued.

Several warnings for more severe thunderstorms with a combination of hail, strong winds, and excessive lightning were issued.

A man and woman, both in their 30s, died after being struck by lightning in separate incidents

The South African Weather Service has warned of low level flooding in parts of Johannesburg

Employers have also been instructed to release workers early and allow people to work from home.

Limpopo, Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Mpumalanga are expected to experience thunderstorms.

An intense weekend ahead for residents of Gauteng

Yesterday, we shared some of Bryn de Kocks’ photos (check out his Facebook page here) from the sneaky lightning storm that crept up on us while we were waiting for #Zexit. Well, on later Tuesday afternoon and into the evening – Cape Town was treated to yet another spectacular storm and this time, everyone got to see […]