Happening Across South Africa Today | 18 August 2026 — Yesteryear Highlights (18 August 2024)

Originally posted on 18 August 2024 — this video opens today with the Old Malmesbury Road flooding in South Africa. This river is in flood, affecting rural access and local roads. We stop in the picturesque Free State town, Rosendal, with its quaint atmosphere and surrounding landscapes. Panoramic views from the Olifants River Bridge in Kruger National Park. Dramatic Glencairn Expressway sunset views while driving the coastal expressway into Cape Town, and more from across the South African provinces. Key scenes and locations • Old Malmesbury Road flooding — rivers in flood affecting rural access and local roads. • Rosendal — a stop in the picturesque Free State town with its quaint atmosphere and surrounding landscapes. • Glencairn Expressway sunset — dramatic sunset views while driving the coastal expressway into Cape Town. • Olifants River Bridge Kruger National Park — panoramic views from the bridge and surrounding game drive scenery. • Cape Town aerials and viewpoints — sweeping cityscapes and coastal vantage points. • Umhlanga Promenade — windy seaside promenade activity and shoreline scenes. • Kleinmond Library origami cranes — community art installation featuring 1,000 origami cranes. • Melkbosstrand and Strand beaches — beach visits and coastal leisure. • Komati River Komatipoort — riverside walk with a monitor lizard sighting. • Scenic drives and landmarks — Sir Lowry’s Pass viewpoints, Pringle Bay approach, OR Tambo statue at OR Tambo International and the Palmiet River Bridge near Kleinmond. • Events and attractions — Wildrunners Trail Race in Kleinmond and Spier Wine Estate in the Winelands. Weather snapshot and travel implications • Overview: Foggy mornings affected parts of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Highveld and KwaZulu Natal. Light drizzle occurred along the eastern escarpment with isolated thunderstorms possible in the Eastern Cape. Berg winds produced warmer pockets in parts of the Cape and KwaZulu Natal. Some areas faced extremely high fire danger, particularly in parts of the Eastern and Northern Cape. • Impacts: Flooded rural roads can isolate communities and damage infrastructure; fog and drizzle reduce visibility on major routes and scenic passes; strong coastal winds make promenades and exposed viewpoints hazardous. Safety and community guidance Coastal safety: Keep a safe distance from breaking waves and slippery rocks; follow lifeguard and municipal warnings and avoid launching small craft during damaging‑wave alerts. Invasive plant response: Report new hyacinth growth to local catchment forums, avoid boating in heavily infested areas to limit spread and support community clearing initiatives where possible. Wildlife encounters: Remain in vehicles during game drives, keep windows closed when advised and follow ranger guidance to protect both visitors and animals. Event and traffic safety: At large events such as the Vaal400, follow organiser guidance on parking and spectator zones and obey traffic diversions. Safety and community guidance • Flood safety: Do not attempt to cross flooded roads or bridges; move to higher ground if local flooding occurs and follow municipal advisories. • Coastal safety: Keep a safe distance from breaking waves and slippery rocks; obey lifeguard and municipal warnings. • Wildlife encounters: Remain in vehicles during game drives, keep a safe distance from animals and follow ranger instructions to protect both visitors and wildlife. • Event safety: At trail races and public gatherings, follow organiser guidance on parking, routes and first aid points. 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 we filmed. Subscribe to join our journey and share what the weather was like in your town today. The channel provides daily travel and weather updates from across South Africa, showcasing landscapes, events and local life. Connect: Facebook –   / satoday1   Telegram – https://t.me/SATodayChannel Business enquiries – africalens101@gmail.com Subscribe for daily South Africa updates and tell us what the weather was like in your town today — we read every comment. #southafrica #CeresFlooding #Flooding #Rosendal #Kruger #CapeTown #WeatherUpdate #rsatoday #18August