Wendy Dondolo

Journalist

Weather Alert: Final December weekend brings stormy weather to much of SA

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Severe thunderstorms with potential flooding are forecast to hit Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and other interior provinces this Saturday, with conditions gradually ...

Fires devastate informal settlements across Western Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Fires across informal settlements in the Western Cape have left hundreds homeless, prompting urgent humanitarian efforts from relief organisations and government ...

Christmas Day weather warning: Heavy rain, lightning and hail expected in parts of SA

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The South African Weather Service has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings for severe thunderstorms across Gauteng, parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West this Christmas, ...

Boxing Day Weather: Severe thunderstorms forecast for parts of SA

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over central and eastern regions on Friday, December 26, 2025, while ...

Christmas Eve Weather: SA braces for widespread showers and storms

Wendy Dondolo|Published

On Christmas Eve, South Africa faces a mixed bag of weather, with the South African Weather Service warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain across several provinces. ...

Tuesday Weather: More rain and thunderstorms on the way

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to impact central and eastern South Africa, with heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds posing risks of flooding.

South Africa sees 21% drop in festive season road fatalities, yet risks remain high

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Midway through South Africa's 2025 festive season, road fatalities have decreased by over 20%, but Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warns of persistent dangers ...

SASSA payment dates for January 2026: What beneficiaries need to know

Wendy Dondolo|Published

SASSA has released the January 2026 payment schedule for social grants, emphasising the need for beneficiaries to verify their biometric details to prevent fraud ...

Gangs demand R10,000 to let Cape Town municipal workers fix sewage spills

Brandon Nel and Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Up to R10,000 — that is the hefty price tag gangsters are demanding municipal workers to pay if they want to enter certain Cape Town areas to fix burst pipes and ...

Today's weather: Heatwave grips Western Cape as storms bring relief to Central SA

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africa experiences contrasting weather patterns today with scorching temperatures in the Western and Northern Cape, while central and eastern regions enjoy ...

Watch VideoInside Cape-Town's Gang Wars | Children as young as nine pulled into rising gang violence

Brandon Nel and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Children barely tall enough to see over a car bonnet are being pulled into gang life in Delft — some as young as nine, sent to steal and surrender their loot to ...

Watch VideoHow WhatsApp group chats fuel online bullying among South African teens

Wendy Dondolo and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Group chats on platforms like WhatsApp have transformed from innocent social spaces into breeding grounds for coordinated online harassment among South African teenagers ...

Weekend weather update: Expect storms in Gauteng and KZN while the Western Cape swelters

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

South Africans can expect a sharp weather split this weekend, with widespread storms drenching the northern and eastern provinces while intense heat settles over ...

Home Affairs extends office hours: Secure your travel documents before the festive season

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs is extending its office hours, allowing citizens to secure essential travel documents ahead of year-end celebrations.

Today's weather: Severe thunderstorms to strike Northern Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms across central regions on Friday. Heavy downpours may cause localised ...

Today's weather: Severe thunderstorms forecast for Gauteng, North West, and Northern Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africa is set to experience severe thunderstorms on Thursday, with a Yellow Level 1 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for central and eastern regions.

Tornado rips through Free State farmland after severe storms

Wendy Dondolo|Published

An EF0 tornado touched down in Heilbron, Free State, on November 24, causing minimal damage but highlighting the region's susceptibility to severe weather.

Severe storms are coming: Here's what South Africans need to know today

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit central and northeastern South Africa on Tuesday, with warnings for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding. ...

Visa to build SA’s first data centre in major investment push

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has welcomed Visa's R1 billion investment plan that will establish Africa's first Visa data centre in South Africa.

Survivors recount horror of Free State N8 crash during Premier Letsoha-Mathae's visit

Wendy Dondolo|Published

After a devastating N8 crash claimed 11 lives, Premier Letsoha-Mathae and MEC Mbalula meet survivors who share their harrowing stories.

South Africa embarks on new nuclear energy era with ambitious developments on PBMR

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Discover how South Africa's latest nuclear strategy, featuring the relaunch of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor and a 20-year extension for Koeberg Unit 2, aims to ...

Tragic N8 collision claims ten lives and injures 31 in Free State

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A catastrophic collision on the N8 near Bloemfontein early Saturday morning has left ten dead and 31 injured, highlighting the urgent need for road safety measures. ...

Weekend weather: Rain and cold front expected across South Africa

Wendy Dondolo|Published

This weekend, South Africa will experience a significant shift in weather, with rain and cooler temperatures expected across various regions.

Swift action needed against school bullying, says Minister Gwarube

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube responds to the violent assault of a learner at Milnerton High School, calling for urgent accountability and new national ...

‘The school did nothing’: Parents slam Milnerton High over viral bullying assault

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Protesters shared chilling testimonies about ongoing bullying at Milnerton High. One mother recounted her own son' s torment, stating, “A learner smacked him in ...