Storms wreak havoc in Gauteng, North West

JOHANNESBURG - It was a dark and stormy night in large parts of the country as spring thunderstorms rolled in.

Large parts of Gauteng were engulfed in storms, which, despite their ferocity, didn't bring much-needed rain.

The northwest of the country also bore the brunt of powerful winds, with reports of damage to Moruleng Mall.

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There have also been reports of disturbances as far as Hartebeespoortdam.

In a bizarre scene in Centurion, heavy winds seem to have bounced a trampoline into the middle of the street.

Several power outages are also being reported.

Centurion, Petori, the storm is heavy as hell, praying for you guys stay safe pic.twitter.com/daU0RQzBND

— Mthakathi (@maloya_14510) September 19, 2023

My poor neighbors...🥺💔😭#Pretoria #Centurion #wind #storm #help #uefachampionsleague #fearwomen pic.twitter.com/BCsn811dkY

— KayBeeBaby (@Kay_bee_baby) September 19, 2023

🔴 BREAKING: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IN PARTS OF PRETORIA, DUE TO STRONG WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH STORM | 📸 YUSUF ABRAMJEE pic.twitter.com/aAYYCCGhiC

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) September 19, 2023

Moruleng Mall North West pic.twitter.com/MrkaozyGCx

— Ian Mabasa (@Njombistoo) September 19, 2023