Ramontsheng Rapolaki

Lead Scientist 🌊

[TrafficSA @TrafficSA]

Western Cape - #CapeStorm Strong Winds hit the Apple farms in Grabouw

[Ramontsheng Rapolaki @rams_phd]

@Givenkazeni Batjhana 😌

[SA Weather Service @SAWeatherServic]

Bringing the science to the global stage! 🌊🔬 SAWS's Dr. Ramontsheng Rapolaki & Dr. Nosipho Zwane are at the G20 Climate and Environment Sustainability Working Group Meeting (CTICC) sharing critical expertise on Marine Research and the latest Climate Change data.

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

The South African Weather Service has forecast a sharp drop in temperatures across eight provinces—excluding Limpopo—and it’s already taking effect in the Eastern Cape. Barkly East is among the hardest hit, with sub-zero temperatures and snowfall expected overnight. #Newzroom405’s @yemavumisa reports from the ground on how residents and farmers are preparing for the icy conditions.

[DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION @dstigovza]

Highlights from the #Ocean20 outreach in Mbombela

Dr Ramontsheng Rapolaki presented on how oceans significantly influence extreme weather events in Mbombela. An understanding of these connections is crucial for effective weather prediction & disaster preparedness.#G20SouthAfrica

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

In 2024, the average global sea level reached its highest point since satellite measurements began in 1993.

Full #StateOfClimate report:
https://t.co/JRdbmC9vJ0

[NOAA Climate.gov @NOAAClimate]

On March 1, Antarctic sea ice reached its smallest coverage of the year. This year’s minimum extent tied 2022 and 2024 for the second-lowest summer sea ice area observed since satellite records began in 1979. Learn more: https://t.co/QWP6PZ2Czz

[SAEON-GSN @SAEON_GSN]

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[Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) @SCAR_Tweets]

🚨 Applications for the 2025 SCAR Fellowships are now open! 🚨

With up to $15,000 in funding and 4–5 fellowships available, this is your chance to collaborate internationally & advance your research.

➡️ Apply by 31 July 2025
https://t.co/eiFrrWH3ud

[Wandile Sihlobo @WandileSihlobo]

It has finally rained in the dry western Karoo, South Africa 🇿🇦

[SA Weather Service @SAWeatherServic]

MEDIA RELEASE: SAWS updates the public on the recovery process following the cybersecurity breach on its ICT systems two weeks ago

[Panyaza Lesufi @Lesufi]

Here we go, looking for 20 000 unemployed people. Full details below

[HigherEducationZA @HigherEduGovZA]

🎓 APPLY NOW for an Honours or Master’s scholarship! 🎓

The NESP under the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP) is here to support you!

💻 Apply Online Now: https://t.co/z8MA0oyP7D
📅 Closing Date: 28 February 2025

📧 For Enquiries: [email protected]

[Ramontsheng Rapolaki @rams_phd]

One of the best scholarships I’ve ever had!

[Mastercard Foundation @MastercardFdn]

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative to develop the next generation of transformative leaders. Please note: Our partners fully manage the recruitment and selection process. Learn more here: https://t.co/jnL5PW2UQ5

[SA Weather Service @SAWeatherServic]

Projected trajectory of Tropical Cyclone Chido which is expected to make landfall and affect Mozambique on Sunday (15/12/2024).
Courtesy @meteofrance

[SA Weather Service @SAWeatherServic]

📡Satellite animation of Tropical Cyclone CHIDO, 11 December 2024.
🌀The winds of the system are under the " very destructive" category, averaged to be between 118 to 213 km/h.
@meteofrance @WMO
#saws #weatheroutlook #Chido #southafricanweather

[Ramontsheng Rapolaki @rams_phd]

New publication 🚨Analysing the atmospheric-oceanic conditions driving the sustained lon... https://t.co/ZqppaWyJDK

[Ramontsheng Rapolaki @rams_phd]

New publication 🚨

[Dr. Thulwanëng @Thulwaneng_]

New Paper | We used a Machine Learning (ML) Algorithm to predict surface [O2] concentrations in the Agulhas Current and reveal a deoxygenation trend due to warming.

Read the Journal Pre–proof Here:
🔗https://t.co/gvv4D6d6Nj

[Jeff Berardelli @WeatherProf]

Recently we’ve had an out pouring of papers warning of a higher-earlier likelihood of AMOC collapse. It’s due to studies now better factoring in fresh water melt from Greenland. Here’s a simplified animation on how it works & an article about a new study.
https://t.co/kxGv0sRjr6

[eNCA @eNCA]

As the festive season approaches, the South African Weather Service is launching a newly developed Rip Current Hazard Forecast model. #eNCA's reporter Nobesuthu Hejana has the details. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct