The South African (SA) Weather Service has issued a heatwave alert for Gauteng Province, effective from Wednesday until Friday.
Temperatures are expected to peak at 34 degrees Celsius in Pretoria, 33 in Vereeniging and 32 in Johannesburg.
Senior Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says cooler conditions are expected over the weekend, accompanied by thunderstorms and thundershowers.
She’s urged residents to stay hydrated and take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from the extreme heat.
–SABC–
