South African Weather Service new Marine Unit

South African Weather Service new Marine Unit

By Dr. Christo Rautenbach Earlier this year the South African Weather Service (SAWS) demarcated a dedicated Marine Research Unit. This exciting repositioning has its eyes on serving both social and commercial coastal users of South Africa. The methodology of the...

Will there be more rain this winter?

The approaching autumn and winter season in Cape Town is being keenly awaited to see if it will bring sufficient rain to end, or at least alleviate, the drought. If the rains are above average, the city should be able to avoid Day Zero next year. But if they’re below...