South Africans breathe a sigh of relief as Tropical Storm Dikeledi veers away from the coast, prompting humorous reactions and discussions on social media. The storm, which initially threatened the country with destructive winds, has shifted eastward, leaving South Africa in its wake. Meanwhile, discussions have heated up regarding the possibility of colder temperatures in the coming days, fueled by a prediction from a weather page.
A tropical cyclone that the South Africa n Weather Service (SAWS) had warned the country about veered away from South Africa 's shores. The weather service reported that Tropical Storm Dikeledi made a U-turn and moved eastward, departing from South Africa . South Africa ns took to social media , making light of the tropical storm , commenting on its name and the tradition of giving female names to these weather phenomena.
A journalist in Johannesburg, Tebogo Mokwena, who has covered various news beats including accidents, fires, outbreaks, nature, weather, and natural disasters for Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News, shared the news on the publications' Facebook pages. Initially, the cyclone was predicted to have destructive winds, travelling between 89 and 118 kilometers per hour. SAWS stated that the tropical storm is currently in the Mozambique Channel and is anticipated to intensify into a cyclone by January 15, 2025. With sufficient energy, the cyclone is projected to move in a south-easterly direction. A weather page, 'Hooligan,' shared an opinion on Facebook regarding a possible drop in temperatures, prompting a flurry of responses from South Africans who welcomed the prospect of colder weather for the next few days. 'How long does this tropical storm, AKA Dikeledi, travel? Because it's been traveling since last week, and it's still ongoing,' one comment read.Tebogo Mokwena, a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News, holds a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON. He has a diverse background in journalism, having worked for Daily Sun for four years covering politics, crime, entertainment, current affairs, policy, governance, and art. He also served as a sub-editor and journalist for Capricorn Post before joining Vutivi Business News in 2020, where he focused on small business news, policy and governance analysis, and profiles. He joined Briefly News in 2023.
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