Severe Weather Watch (South Africa): Western Cape disaster teams are on high alert as a cut-off low-pressure system brings heavy rain, strong winds, very cold conditions and rough seas, with areas like Bitou, Knysna and George facing up to 200mm and saturated ground raising flood risks. School Closures (Western Cape): Eden and Central Karoo schools shut for two days (June 3–4) under a Level 8 warning, prioritising learner and staff safety. Climate & Health (South Africa): The country launched its first national climate and health surveillance platform to track impacts like extreme heat and air pollution and support faster decisions. Food Security (South Africa): South Africa’s maize harvest forecast rose to 17.064 million tonnes in 2026, boosting export capacity as regional food pressures persist. Disaster Preparedness (Locusts): A new study argues early warning and monitoring for desert locusts can prevent “invisible” disasters and save major human and economic costs. Climate Finance (Africa): FinDev Canada announced a major climate finance capital boost starting in 2027, targeting energy transition, water, sustainable transport and climate-smart agribusiness across Africa. Governance & Youth (Kenya): A Kilifi project backed by the EU-Kenya Meta initiative aims to strengthen youth and women’s engagement in governance and the green transition. Ebola Response (DRC/Uganda): UK aid cuts have undermined Ebola outbreak response, a minister admits.