INDEPENDENT WEATHER FORECASTERS GET JAIL TIME FOR WRONG REPORTS

Nowadays, people use social networking to share information about weather. A storm can be spotted doing heavy damage by someone out driving, and they can warn people about it on Twitter and Facebook.

Social media weather reports from eyes on the ground seem like a legitimate and reliable source. In South Africa however, independent weather forecasts and warnings are not only frowned upon, but come with a hefty price if they're incorrect...

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