SAWS warns of severe weather conditions along Eastern Cape coast

JOHANNESBURG - The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe weather conditions, including heavy and disruptive rains along the coast of Eastern Cape. 

Issuing out a yellow level 6 warning for the coastal province, the service said damaging winds and waves could also be expected on Sunday and Monday. 

The province has been prone to flooding and damage to infrastructure – this time in areas around the coast between Port Alfred and St. Johns. 

Meanwhile, in Gauteng, wet and cold weather conditions can be expected throughout the week, with Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) on standby for potential fires as a result of heating devices being left unattended. 

“As the city of Johannesburg EMS, we remain on high alert over the weekend to make sure that we are able to respond to any emergencies that may occur in all 7 regions of the city over the weekend,” said EMS Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi.