The City of Cape Town says all relevant services and emergency response partners are on standby as a cold front is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions to parts of the Western Cape from Sunday, 28 June.

Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Sonica Lategan says the South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall, with a well-developed cold front expected to make landfall on Sunday.

According to the forecast, scattered to widespread showers and rain are expected over the western and south-western parts of the province before spreading eastwards during the evening and continuing into Monday.

Rainfall accumulations of between 15mm and 25mm are expected in many areas, while the Cape Winelands and City of Cape Town districts could receive between 30mm and 60mm of rain.

The weather service has also issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging winds across parts of the Western Cape and southern Namakwa in the Northern Cape. The strong winds could create localised problems for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes.

A further Yellow Level 2 warning has been issued for damaging waves between Cape Columbine and Cape Agulhas from Sunday into Monday, which could make navigation at sea difficult.

Lategan says City departments and external partners are monitoring the situation closely and are prepared to respond to any weather-related incidents.

Residents are encouraged to take precautionary measures ahead of the arrival of the frontal system. These include clearing gutters and drains, checking roofs for leaks or loose sheeting, securing outdoor furniture and loose objects, and taking steps to reduce the risk of flooding around homes.

People living in informal settlements are advised to dig trenches to divert water away from their dwellings and, where possible, raise floor levels above ground level to minimise flood risks.

The City has urged residents to report non-emergency service-related issues through the Corporate Call Centre on 0860 103 089, the City’s website or mobile application.

For emergencies involving threats to life or property, residents should contact the Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700.

Sibanye Bus Services has appealed to the public to help identify those responsible for a series of violent attacks on buses in Dunoon, where repeated stone-throwing has injured passengers and damaged vehicles.

Golden Arrow Bus Services said 41 incidents have been recorded since 22 May, including five on Friday morning, 26 June 2026. The attacks have damaged 47 bus windows and three windscreens, with at least seven commuters injured.

Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, said the violence threatens both safety and access to essential transport services.

 “Public transport is a lifeline for thousands of residents, and attacks on buses put commuters’ safety and the livelihoods of working families at risk. We want to build a public transport system that is safe, affordable and reliable, and that residents can trust. Incidents like these will not stop our work.”

Meanwhile, the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, strongly condemned the attacks, warning that they undermine basic rights.

“These attacks are criminal and we will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book. Endangering the lives of innocent commuters, bus drivers, and other road users is beneath contempt. Residents travelling to work, to school, to clinics and back home again have every right to do so without fear, and these attacks undermine their right to freedom of movement.”

From the operator’s side, Sibanye Bus Services director Derick Meyer described the incidents as unacceptable and dangerous for ordinary commuters.

“It is utterly unacceptable to threaten or injure innocent people simply because they use a bus. Each incident has been reported to SAPS and we appreciate the support of law enforcement and other role players. These cowardly criminals must be caught and brought to book.”

The Urban Mobility Directorate and Sibanye have both urged members of the public to report any information that could assist investigations, saying coordinated action is needed to restore safe and reliable transport in Dunoon.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape has appealed to participants in the anti-illegal immigration march planned for June 30 to act in a peaceful and orderly manner, warning that the province will be placed under heightened police visibility to ensure public safety.

SAPS spokesperson Colonel André Traut said law enforcement agencies are ready to respond to any eventuality linked to the planned demonstration, which forms part of ongoing public tensions over undocumented foreign nationals.

“Sufficient police resources will be deployed across the province to maintain law and order, protect all communities and ensure that the rights of all people are respected within the confines of the law.”

He added that SAPS would maintain a strong operational posture throughout the province and urged all participants to cooperate with police instructions.

“SAPS remains committed to proactive policing, intelligence-led operations and close cooperation with all stakeholders to ensure a safe and peaceful environment.”

The warning comes in the wake of unrest in Malmesbury yesterday, where approximately 350 community members from Ilingelethu took part in a march concerning undocumented foreign nationals.

Memorandums were handed over to SAPS, the Department of Home Affairs, Traffic Services and municipal law enforcement.

However, during the gathering, a group of young people from Ilingelethu and Saamstaan allegedly became disruptive, breaking open several spaza shops and resulting in incidents of looting.

Two suspects, aged 19 and 37, have been arrested in connection with housebreaking and theft.