Vals River in Flood near Bothaville

Today's daily update video from South Africa is from 24 April 2025. In this video, we begin with the Vals River in flood near Bothaville in South Africa today. Then, a massive hailstorm at Bloemfontein today brought traffic to a stop. It rained in Pretoria and Welkom during the day. Resulting in high water runoff into the rivers. The Vaal Dam currently has five sluices open, causing flooding concerns downstream. Lovely weather in Umdloti, KZN. We take you on a drive to one of the picnic sites in the Kruger National Park and show you more from around South Africa today. This video features additional clips from around South Africa, including an Easter egg hunt at Reed Valley in Mossel Bay. We braai at Still Bay and smoke and chicken at Middelburg. It's a busy day at Hout Bay beach and fishing at Kalk Bay Harbour. Elephant's Eye Cave and Silvermine Dam in the Western Cape. The Dogathon near Rustenburg at the Kedar Lodge. Marilyn's 60s Diner at the Storms River Village. Interview with the Jacobs Bay Restaurant Manager. We end the video today at Strand Beach Road in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Join us as we celebrate the diverse beauty of these incredible locations across South Africa! Don't forget to subscribe and join me again in the following video about SA today. We hope you enjoyed this video journey across South Africa today. By subscribing to our channel, you're not just a viewer. You're a valued part of our community, and your subscription helps you stay up to date on our daily travel and weather updates so you're always informed and prepared. But it's not just about us sharing information with you. We value your thoughts and experiences and look forward to hearing from you. So, don't hesitate to hit that subscribe button now and join our journey! Your voice matters to us, and we're eager to engage with you and fellow viewers in the comments section. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and build a vibrant community together! Your active participation is what makes our channel unique. ----------------------------- Welcome back to my channel, South Africa Daily Update! My name is Christiaan, and I am a passionate traveler who loves exploring with my wife. On this channel, you will find daily travel videos that showcase the stunning scenery and hidden gems of South Africa. From bustling towns to breathtaking national parks, we will take you through this diverse and captivating country. We are a team of people across the country working together to provide a daily video that showcase our beautiful country and videos from outside South Africa on occasion. The aim is not only to highlight the incredible sights and experiences but also to shed light on the realities of life in this amazing country. South Africa is home to some of the most iconic animals and tourist attractions. And we feel fortunate to have the opportunity to capture them on camera and share their beauty with all of you. Let's explore South Africa together! Where possible I will add interesting information on the area or animal in the video and indicate where the video was captured and in what province of South Africa. So, whether you're a fellow traveler looking for inspiration or wanting to learn more about this incredible country, we hope you'll join us on this journey. If you enjoyed the video please let us know and also tell us what the weather was like in your town today. #southafrica #bothaville #bloemfontein #hailstorm #vaalriver #flood #today #dailyupdates #satoday