Ahead of storm, WC's Bredell urges residents to listen to rescue workers
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 4 warning for disruptive rain and a level 2 warning for rough seas along the southern coastline.
A home in Site C, Khayelitsha in Cape Town was left flooded after heavy rain on 25 June 2025. Picture: Ntuthuzelo Nene/EWN
CAPE TOWN - With more rain expected over the next few days, the Western Cape provincial government said it was prepared to deal with weather-related incidents.
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 4 warning for disruptive rain and a level 2 warning for rough seas along the southern coastline.
Heavy rain is expected from later on Thursday and is expected to continue until Sunday.
Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said that they had advised the public to stay clear of low-lying bridges
"Communities that will be mostly affected is all the low-lying areas, not only in Cape Town but also in the rural areas. We keep an eye on all our communities throughout the Western Cape, but especially the informal settlements. It’s very important that we support those families.”
Bredell added that all their mayors remained on high alert.
"We will work with the national department of housing if there’s any houses or any informal structures that’s been destroyed to help those families to rebuild as soon possible. I call on all residents to work with us, to listen to the rescue workers. Their sole mandate is to prevent the loss of any lives and to protect property."