South Africa is forecasted to face a cold and unsettled weather pattern on Thursday, with severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds anticipated across multiple provinces, according to IOL.

A sharp cold snap swept across South Africa last week, bringing winter-like temperatures, snow, rain and strong winds to several areas, according to The South African. The publication reported on which parts of the country recorded the coldest conditions during the week. The unusual spell of wintry weather affected multiple regions, with low temperatures accompanied by snowfall in some locations and wet, windy conditions elsewhere across the country.

A rainbow crossing in Cape Town, described by The South African as a well-known local landmark, was vandalised twice within the space of a few days. According to the report, the incident took an unexpected turn as the story developed, though specific details of that turn were not provided in the available blurb. The repeated targeting of the crossing has drawn attention to the site, which is widely recognised as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride in the city.

Emergency response teams have been mobilised to assist Beaufort West in the Western Cape after the town's main water pipeline was damaged during severe flooding last week, according to SABC News. The damage has left the town facing a water crisis, prompting authorities to deploy assistance to affected residents. Efforts are under way to address the supply disruption caused by the flood damage to critical infrastructure.

According to The South African, parts of South Africa are expected to experience thunderstorms, hail, and powerful winds on Thursday, 25 June 2026. A detailed weather forecast will cover the conditions across the country's nine provinces.

Daily News reports on severe flooding in Tanzania, where relentless rain turned roads into rivers, destroyed bridges, severed railway lines and cut communities off from food and essential services. In Musoma, Standard Six pupil Fredrick Pundo saw classmates stop attending school as flooded paths became impassable. The report recalls the last time such a phenomenon struck the country, highlighting the disruption to daily life and education caused by the extreme weather.