Happening Across South Africa Today | 11 July 2026 — Yesteryear Highlights (11 July 2024)

Shot on: 11 July 2024 Uploaded: 11 July 2026 — Part of our “This Day Last Year” yesteryear highlight series. 🇿🇦 Posted a year ago today — this video begins with flooding of the streets in Bloubergstrand in South Africa. extreme winter weather, wildfire activity and regional events. Footage from 11 July 2024 shows heavy rainfall and flooding in Cape Town suburbs, large veld fires in Magoebaskloof, snow on the R354 between Sutherland and Matjiesfontein, rough seas off Glencairn, wildlife at Kruger National Park and community sport in Velddrif. Key scenes and locations Fish Hoek and Wynberg Cape Town — heavy rainfall produced flooded streets and wet, hazardous roads around Kalk Bay and neighbouring suburbs. Magoebaskloof veld fires — active fire scenes with firefighting response and smoke affecting nearby communities. R354 Sutherland to Matjiesfontein — lingering snow on highland passes illustrating winter conditions in the Karoo. Glencairn coast — strong winds and rough seas with hazardous surf and coastal spray. Kruger National Park — a large herd of buffalo at a water source captured during a game drive. Velddrif — coverage of the Berg River Marathon from the Riviera Hotel and local event atmosphere. Irene and Franschhoek — lunch at the Post Box Café and scenes from the Haute Cabriére Restaurant area. Additional footage — township and rural drives, reserve visits and coastal closing shots. Weather context and travel implications Overview: A strong winter system produced heavy rain and strong winds in the Western Cape, snowfall in high inland areas and dry, cold conditions elsewhere. Coastal surf was elevated and some low‑lying urban routes flooded. Travel advice: Motorists should avoid flooded streets, reduce speed on wet roads and expect delays on routes affected by storm runoff or debris. Check local traffic updates before travelling and allow extra time for journeys through mountain passes where snow or ice may persist. Public safety and community guidance During floods: Do not drive through standing or flowing water; turn around and use alternative routes. Follow municipal alerts for road closures and safe crossing points. During wildfires: Evacuate if instructed, keep clear access for emergency vehicles, and report new fires to local authorities. Protect livestock and secure property where possible. Why this matters The footage from 11 July 2024 highlights how winter storms and wildfire risk can overlap, disrupting transport, events and daily life. Timely local information, community preparedness and coordinated emergency response are essential to reduce harm and speed recovery. 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 #fishhoek #capetown #magoebaskloof #Sutherland #coldfront #satoday #rsatoday