Happening Across South Africa Today | 24 June 2026 — Yesteryear Highlights (24 June 2024)

Shot on: 24 June 2025 Uploaded: 24 June 2026 — Part of our “This Day Last Year” yesteryear highlight series. 🇿🇦 Posted a year ago today — Wildfire close calls, winter cleanups and storm preparations as a cold front approaches. It further brings tense fire breaks near Pretoriuskop in Kruger National Park, community action on Noordhoek beach ahead of a major cold front, and a busy day of events from Cape Town to Durban. The report highlights public safety, local events, and an evolving weather threat for the Western, Northern, and Eastern Cape Provinces, as well as more coastal and inland scenes from South Africa. Highlights Pretoriuskop Rest Camp Kruger National Park — crews and visitors face close fire breaks as veld fires threaten camp access and infrastructure. Noordhoek beach — community litter pickup and preparations as residents brace for an incoming cold front and rough seas. Signal Hill Cape Town — paragliding operators make last flights before storm conditions force a halt to operations. Spar Women’s Challenge Durban — large participation and on‑site safety measures during the event. Hartenbos and Mossel Bay — cold winter conditions recorded across the Garden Route. Twee Rivieren Gate Kgalagadi — dramatic cloudscapes and sunset photography at the park entrance. Travel and transit — passengers waiting in the Slow Lounge at O.R. Tambo; road and tunnel drives along the Abel Erasmus Pass toward Hoedspruit. Closing shots — Saldanha beach scenes and West Coast sunset. Weather outlook and public advice Forecast: A strong cold front is expected to impact the Western, Northern and Eastern Cape from 25–27 June, bringing cold, wet and windy conditions and possible snowfall at higher elevations. Warnings: Yellow Level 2 alerts for damaging waves along the south and south‑west coasts; strong winds likely to affect outdoor events and small vessels. Advice: Secure loose outdoor items, postpone non‑essential coastal activities, follow park notices for fire and road closures, and heed local emergency services during wildfire activity. Community notes and safety reminders Wildfire safety: Evacuate if instructed, keep clear access routes for emergency vehicles, and report new fires to local authorities. Event organisers: Monitor weather updates and have contingency plans in place for cancellations or for sheltering participants. Visitors to parks: Check Kruger and Kgalagadi park notices for road closures and ranger guidance before travel. 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 #kruger #pretoriuskop #noordhoek #coldfront #capetown #durban #SAroads #satoday #rsatoday