Implications for SA as scientists predict mega el Nino

Implications for SA as scientists predict mega el Nino

From Afternoon Drive with John Maytham by CapeTalk

June 1, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

Prof Willem Landman discusses the implications of a mega El Niño weather system for South Africa.

Prof Willem Landman, meteorologist at the University of Pretoria specialising in SADC seasonal climate prediction speaks to John Maytham about the development of a mega El Niño weather system and its potential impact in South Africa.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or…

People in this episode

Host: John Maytham

Guest: Prof Willem Landman

Topics covered

  • weather
  • climate prediction
  • El Niño
  • South Africa
  • meteorology

Keywords

  • El Niño
  • South Africa
  • climate prediction
  • meteorology
  • weather system

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Pretoria, CapeTalk

Places: South Africa

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