Happening Across South Africa Today | 25 June 2026 — Yesteryear Highlights (25 June 2024)

Shot on: 25 June 2025 Uploaded: 25 June 2026 — Part of our “This Day Last Year” yesteryear highlight series. 🇿🇦 Posted a year ago today — heavy winter weather, flooding, and coastal disruption dominated the 25 June edition of SA Today. Flooded streets in Paarden Eiland and a powerful cold front hitting the Western Cape set the scene, while heavy rain and high seas affected Kleinmond, Fish Hoek and Melkbosstrand. The episode also covered maritime maintenance at St Helena Bay, causeway repairs at Aston Bay, scenic views from Komatipoort lookout, and horticultural highlights at the Aloe Farm nursery near Hartebeespoort Dam. Key incidents and locations Paarden Eiland, Cape Town — urban flooding closed streets and disrupted local traffic as the cold front moved in. Kleinmond and Fish Hoek — heavy rain and rough coastal conditions; residents and motorists advised to take care. St Helena Bay — fishing vessels Nicolette and Abraham T in for maintenance; routine harbour activity continued despite the weather. Aston Bay causeway — ongoing repairs to the access route to Paradise Beach following storm damage. Komatipoort lookout — clear, dramatic views between showers; a reminder of the region’s tourism value even in winter. Melkbosstrand — further rainfall and coastal swell reported. Aloe Farm, Hartebeespoort Dam — feature on the nursery and the Bostuin entrance, showcasing local horticulture. Bonus wildlife and park clips — Lower Sabie Rest Camp and a bushbuck sighting in Kruger National Park; lantern walk at the Winter Fire Festival in Pretoria; closing drive at Mykonos Langebaan. Weather outlook and public advice Forecast summary: An intense cold front affected the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Free State with rain, strong winds and possible light snowfall in higher areas. Impact warnings: Yellow Level 4 alerts for disruptive rainfall and damaging waves from Alexander Bay to Cape Agulhas; Yellow Level 2 warnings for damaging coastal winds and interior gusts. High fire danger persisted in parts of the Northern Cape, Free State and North West despite localized heavy rain elsewhere. Safety advice: Secure loose outdoor items, avoid non‑essential coastal activities, heed harbour and marine warnings, and follow local municipal and emergency service instructions. Farmers and livestock owners should prepare for very cold, wet and windy conditions. Why this matters The footage from 25 June 2025 highlights how rapidly winter systems can affect urban infrastructure, coastal operations and rural livelihoods. Flooding and high seas disrupt transport and commerce, while repair work to coastal causeways and harbour maintenance underline the ongoing costs of extreme weather. Community responses — from cleanups to organised maintenance — show both local resilience and the need for preparedness. 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 #capetown #flood #coldfront #kleinmond #sthelenabay #satoday #rsatoday