agriculture

Following earlier forecasts of dry southwestern winters, the South African Weather Service's latest outlook through September 2026 warns of a potential super El Niño by May, threatening summer droughts, while Western Cape dams sit at critically low 46% capacity.

Selasa, 07 April 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Wildlife from Harloo Private Reserve in South Africa crosses a failing veterinary cordon fence into Eswatini's Lavumisa communities, destroying crops and livestock. This raises foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) risks. Officials cite neglect and legal violations.