South Africa set to face its hottest summer on record
Experts warn that record high temperatures could affect mental health and exacerbate pre-existing health conditions. They also offer tips to stay cool and navigate the sweltering temperatures. While it is still early in the summer season to be certain, meteorologists are predicting that South Africa could experience its hottest summer on record. This comes as […]
Braaivleis, Rugby, Sunny Skies and Weather News
Vox Weather is transforming weather monitoring – for everyone “Rain, rain, go away, come again another day…” We’re probably around nursery school age when we first realise the everyday importance of the weather in our lives. Sun, wind, rain, snow: the weather affects many personal aspects, including our health and moods, safe travels, our social lives […]
‘Not a tornado’ says expert, after storm hits randfontein
JOHANNESBURG – A meteorologist has dismissed claims that a Tornado was the cause behind the storm that ripped through Randfontein on Wednesday. The West Rand part of Gauteng was left to pick up the pieces after buildings, houses and cars were left damaged as the result of the storm. The SA Weather Service have issued […]
Agri sector cautioned as warm El Niño looms at SA’s doorstep
Cape Town – The South African agricultural sector is being warned to prepare and plan as the El Niño climate pattern – characterised by drier conditions with less rainfall and warmer weather, which is currently in its neutral phase – is expected to further develop between June and July in South Africa. El Niño is […]
Vox Weather gains traction on social as South Africans take climate education to heart
Vox Weather, an interactive weather channel with a focus on viewer education, has gained significant organic traction in the regional social media sphere, with people from South Africa and a few neighbouring countries showing a renewed interest in the weather, and in learning about climate-related topics. Launched by Vox in August, the weather channel, which […]
Vox Weather grows to 100,000 followers and a reach of 37 million viewers in 18 months
In just a year and a half since it launched, Vox Weather has grown to 100,000 dedicated followers and a reach of close to two million people on average per month, validating Vox’s belief that there was a glaring gap in South Africa for a dynamic, insights- and technology-driven weather platform. Poised for more growth […]
