Yes

Periodic droughts, especially during years with El Nino weather phenomenon.

No

Unlikely

Yes

High population density in informal settlements, low health care regime in such areas. Limited early alert and prevention mechanisms.

Yes

High temperatures common in the arid northern regions.

Yes

Localised flooding in low-lying areas, often occupied by informal settlements.

No

No

No

Yes

Seasonal occurence along the south-western coastline during winter months (June to August).

Yes

Two fire seasons, during dry summer months (December to February) in the Western Cape, during dry winter months (June to August) rest of the country.

Yes

During winter months (June to August) in the Western Cape, during November in the Western Cape (locally known as the South-Easter / Cape Doctor) average wind speed 160 km/h.

N/A

Yes

Civil unrest may occur as result of benefits negotiation disputes between employers and labour unions (approx. April for para-statals), service delivery protest against government structures, or other socio-economic issues.

No

No

Yes

Refugees from many African countries, 273,488 (documented) refugees and asylum seekers, of whom 84% come from sub-Saharan Africa.

No

Road transport susceptible to disruption due to prevalence of foreign truck driver labour and xenophobic violence.