Happening Across South Africa Today | 27 June 2026 — Yesteryear Highlights (27 June 2025)

Shot on: 27 June 2025 Uploaded: 27 June 2026 — Part of our “This Day Last Year” yesteryear highlight series. 🇿🇦 Posted a year ago today — this video documents an EMPD protest that blocked major routes near OR Tambo and caused serious traffic disruption on 27 June 2025, alongside travel and wildlife footage from across the country. Confirm these details with official updates from the Ekurhuleni Metro Police and traffic authorities before travelling. Quick Summary What the video shows: a metro police (EMPD) protest on the R21 southbound between Bapsfontein Road and OR Tambo Airport that created major traffic delays; scenes from Mossel Bay, Cape Town (Sea Point sunset), Kruger and Kgalagadi wildlife, and river and estuary footage in the Western Cape. Why it matters: the footage highlights transport disruption affecting commuters and airport access, and it documents wider national scenes that day — wildlife, rivers, and coastal towns. Weather summary and warnings from the period Overview: An intense cold front affected the south and south‑west, bringing heavy rain, damaging waves and strong winds. Central and southern regions saw rain with a high chance of precipitation in the southwest. Snow was possible in high‑lying areas. Impact warnings: SAWS issued high‑impact alerts, including damaging waves along long stretches of coast and damaging winds in parts of KwaZulu‑Natal and the Western Cape. Localised flooding and rough seas disrupted coastal activities and transport. Public advice then and now: Secure loose outdoor items, avoid non‑essential coastal travel during Yellow Level alerts, and follow municipal and emergency service instructions for road closures and flood response. Key facts from the footage and context Protest location and impact: the video reports the demonstration on the R21 southbound near OR Tambo, with motorists advised to avoid the route due to road blockages and slow‑moving traffic. This type of metro‑related protest has previously forced authorities to advise alternative routes and manage heavy congestion. Related incidents: similar large‑scale road blockages occurred in Ekurhuleni in late June 2025, when protests closed the N12 Putfontein section and prompted EMPD traffic advisories and arrests. Wider coverage in the video: local dining (Kaai 4, Mossel Bay), scenic sunset at Sea Point, Kruger Nkumbe lookout at 07:00, Umngeni River into Midmar Dam, and closing shots at Bokkomlaan and the Berg River in Velddrif. The video combines on‑the‑ground reporting of civic unrest with travel and nature footage. For any civic or safety claims (protests, arrests, road closures), confirm with official EMPD, SAPS, or municipal statements and live traffic services before acting. For live traffic and official statements check EMPD / City of Ekurhuleni channels and national traffic services; for ongoing coverage and daily regional features, subscribe to SA Today and follow the channel’s social links in the video description. Important: the protest footage is time‑sensitive — verify current road conditions before travel and rely on official sources for safety instructions. About the Channel: I’m Christiaan, travelling with my wife and a team of contributors across South Africa to bring daily travel and weather updates. We capture towns, coastlines, parks, events, and wildlife, and include maps and brief notes on where the footage was filmed. Subscribe to join our journey and share what the weather was like in your town today. Connect: Facebook –   / satoday1   Telegram – https://t.me/SATodayChannel Business enquiries – [email protected] Subscribe for daily South Africa updates and tell us what the weather was like in your town today — we read every comment. #southafrica #protest #kzn #eff #limpopo #satoday #rsatoday