The South African Weather Service has announced a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms affecting parts of the Western Cape. This warning outlines expectations of showers and storms particularly in the Overberg and Southern Cape Winelands, where there are risks of localized flooding, small hail, and considerable travel disruptions due to possible fallen trees obstructing roadways.

In a related report, the Eastern Cape’s village of KwaNikhwe in Mbizana has experienced devastating effects from a heavy hailstorm that caused severe damage to homes, vehicles, and infrastructure, leading to power outages and flash flooding. Hailstones as large as golf balls battered corrugated iron houses, resulting in displacements of families who are now appealing for government assistance in the wake of the destruction.

As the situation unfolds, significant attention is being drawn to the implications for local communities, particularly those affected by the storm's aftermath in the Eastern Cape. The government and local authorities are being urged to respond to the urgent needs of those displaced by the storms and floods, showing the critical need for effective disaster management strategies within the region.