Emergency Services officers clearing the road after it was hit by floods
By Nana Radebe-Kgiba
Tshwane Deputy Chief: Public Information and Liaison Services
The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department has responded to multiple
flooding incidents following severe thunderstorms that affected several parts of the city over the weekend.
A flooded homestead in Tshwane
The storms resulted in widespread localised disruptions across various regions, including flooded roads and residential properties.
Emergency Services officer standing in a flooded road in Tshwane photos supplied
Emergency Services responded to numerous storm-related emergency calls.
Several teams including Disaster Management are currently on the ground coordinating response efforts.
These include clearing obstructed roads, removing mud to restore accessibility, managing traffic disruptions, and assisting flooded households.
Flooding incidents affecting both roads and residential properties were reported in several areas across the city.
Affected areas had reports of flooded households, obstructed routes requiring clearing and traffic management interventions in:-
• Centurion
• Temba
• Hammanskraal
• Olievenhoutbosch
• N14 Highway (landslide incident)
The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department has received a Yellow Level 4
weather warning for severe thunderstorms from the South African Weather Service.
Communities are urged to exercise caution as thunderstorms are expected today, Sunday of 21 December 2025, from 08:00 until 23:59.
These weather conditions may result in widespread rainfall and severe thunderstorms, increasing the risk of flooding and other related hazards.
Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution and to avoid travelling during heavy downpours, as several roads are prone to flooding, creating potentially life-threatening conditions.
Flooded roads may result in vehicles being swept away, increased risk of drowning, and the displacement of households.
The City of Tshwane has identified high-risk flooding areas across all regions.
The Emergency Services Department remains on high alert and continues to monitor known flooding hotspots throughout the warning period.
Specialised response teams are on standby and will be deployed as necessary to safeguard lives and protect
property.
Residents are encouraged to follow updates from the City of Tshwane and the South African Weather Service for timely weather alerts and safety information.
All emergency-related incidents, particularly flooding, can be reported to the City of Tshwane Emergency Services Command Centre.
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