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Some Cape Town suburbs were affected by heavy rains and gale-force winds on Thursday night.
This as a cold front is expected to make landfall over the weekend.
The weather office has also warned of rough seas and tall waves.
The City of Cape Town said gale force winds affected properties in Athry Walk and Phillans Walk in Hanover Park where emergency services were on scene on Friday, conducting assessments.
Several roofs were blown off houses and at least three people sustained minor injuries.
Meanwhile, humanitarian aid group, Gift of the Givers said it was inundated with calls for help from affected residents who claimed that a mini tornado swept through Hanover Park.
But the City’s Safety and Security Mayco Member, JP Smith, said claims of a tornado affecting the area could only be verified by the South African Weather Service.
-EWN
In other news – Big trouble for Jub Jub as more charges added to his case
Popular South African musician and presenter Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye’s charges are piling up as kidnapping and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm have now been added to his case.
This was revealed when the rapper made a brief court appearance on Thursday, 24 August, at the Johannesburg magistrate’s court. When he handed himself over to the Brixton police station earlier this month, the Uyajola 9/9 presenter was charged with three counts of rape, two counts of attempted murder, and assault. Read More