Heatwave conditions expected to persist until Monday: SAWS

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a heatwave affecting Mpumalanga, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo is expected to persist until Monday, with residents urged to take precautions against the high temperatures.

Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela says a yellow level two warning for severe thunderstorms has also been issued for parts of KwaZulu-Natal this Sunday afternoon.

“In our weather for today, we are expecting partly cloudy conditions across most parts of the country with warm to hot temperatures expected, however we are expecting isolated to a scattered chance of thundershowers for the Eastern parts of the country.” Weather outlook for Sunday & Monday: Cloudy & cool conditions are expected along the east coast and the adjacent interior of the RSA.

Otherwise, expect partly cloudy & warm to hot conditions, with isolated showers & thundershowers possible over the central & eastern parts. https://t.co/MWwzVHOZpe — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 16, 2026 VIDEO | SA Weather Report | 18 October 2026