: Issuing severe weather warnings to protect lives and property.
To fulfill its mandate, SAWS operates a sophisticated nationwide network: Products and Services - WeatherSA Portal South African Weather Services
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is the country's for weather and climate forecasting. Operating as a public entity under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs, it provides critical information to support public safety, socio-economic development, and national resilience to climate change. Core Mandate and Responsibilities : Issuing severe weather warnings to protect lives
: Delivering specialized meteorological services for the aviation and marine industries. and national resilience to climate change.
SAWS is legally mandated to provide "public good" services funded by the government, alongside paid-for commercial ventures. Its primary duties include:
: Managing the South African Air Quality Information System ( SAAQIS ) to track urban pollutants like particulate matter and ozone. Infrastructure and Technology
: Maintaining the long-term national record of climatological and ambient air quality data.