The South African Weather Service also expects isolated showers and thundershowers over Mpumalanga, while extremely high fire-danger conditions are forecast in the Limpopo Valley. The Lowveld has already experienced repeated periods of unusually high temperatures during October. Businesses relying on cooling, refrigeration, temperature-sensitive equipment or outdoor work should monitor local conditions and SAWS updates closely.
Source and timing
Source: South African Weather Service, reported by The Citizen
Source date: 26 October 2026
Effective period: 27 October 2026
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