South African Weather Services Online

To fulfill its mandate, SAWS operates a sophisticated nationwide network: Products and Services - WeatherSA Portal

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is the country's for weather and climate forecasting. Operating as a public entity under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs, it provides critical information to support public safety, socio-economic development, and national resilience to climate change. Core Mandate and Responsibilities South African Weather Services

SAWS is legally mandated to provide "public good" services funded by the government, alongside paid-for commercial ventures. Its primary duties include: To fulfill its mandate, SAWS operates a sophisticated

: Delivering specialized meteorological services for the aviation and marine industries. To fulfill its mandate

: Issuing severe weather warnings to protect lives and property.

: Managing the South African Air Quality Information System ( SAAQIS ) to track urban pollutants like particulate matter and ozone. Infrastructure and Technology

: Maintaining the long-term national record of climatological and ambient air quality data.