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South African Weather Service |
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is the meteorological service under the South African government's Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. SAWS is a member of the World Meteorological Organization. The agency is similar to the United States' National Weather Service.
Under the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of 2001) effective July 15, 2001, SAWS became a public entity.