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Heatwave, thunderstorms expected in parts of South Africa | SA News

17 October 2026 by Guest

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a warning for a heatwave that is expected to last at least until Friday in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

It has also issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms expected to affect southwestern parts of Limpopo on Thursday.

According to Saws, the severe thunderstorms may result in localised flooding and danger to property and infrastructure due to heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail and lightning.

Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over Dr Beyers Naudé (Xamdeboo area) local municipality in the Eastern Cape, northern parts of Limpopo, Xhariep district municipality in the Free State, as well as the…

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