SA's Wonder Woman of weather

Sunshine Person: After surviving a few storms, tells how she entered new season

- Marizka Coetzer

With her long blonde hair, bright smile and warm personality, Vox Weather founder and meteorologist Annette Botha resembles South Africa's very own Wonder Woman of weather.

She dreams of flying high and empowering others - one weather update at a time.

Botha, 33, describes herself as a sunshine kind of person with a passion for maths and weather systems.

"I am not perfect, but I am unique and have a passion for the weather and that's what counts," she said.

Botha said there was nothing to complain about because there was always nice weather where she was headed.

"What fascinates me the most about weather is the various ingredients that play a role in different weather systems - from a thunderstorm that's so different to a dust storm versus a cold front," she said.

"It's ever-changing and never the same; every storm and every front. You will never get it 100% accurate. That's what makes my job so interesting."

Botha was born in Brits, North West, and grew up on a small holding in Pretoria where she matriculated at Hoërskool Montana. She describes herself as a sporty nerd with a love for maths and obtained South African colours in gymnastics and high jump in high school.