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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued critical weather warnings for Wednesday, 29 October 2025. Multiple provinces face a significant threat of severe thunderstorms, while others brace for extreme fire danger and uncomfortably hot, humid conditions.

This weather forecast highlights a volatile atmospheric setup across the nation. Residents in affected regions should take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

Weather Warnings: Storms and Fire Danger

A yellow Level 2 impact-based warning is in effect for severe thunderstorms. These storms are predicted to bring heavy downpours, excessive lightning, damaging winds, and large amounts of small hail. The impacted regions include Gauteng, most of North West and the Free State, the northern parts of the Northern Cape, the Highveld of Mpumalanga, and the western and northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

The weather service warns that these conditions may lead to localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas, and bridges. There is also a risk of localised damage to infrastructure, settlements, and property. Injuries from flying debris and minor vehicle accidents are possible.

Simultaneously, an extremely high fire danger warning is in place for specific municipalities. The Kamiesberg, Hantam, Dawid Kruiper, and Ubuntu municipalities in the Northern Cape, along with the Matzikama and Swartland municipalities in the Western Cape, are at risk.

An advisory for hot and humid weather has also been issued. This will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions over the extreme northeastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

Provincial Weather Forecast Breakdown

Here is a detailed look at the expected conditions for each province on Wednesday, 29 October.

Gauteng: Conditions will be cloudy and cool, though warm in the north. Scattered afternoon showers and thundershowers are expected.

Mpumalanga: Residents will experience cloudy and warm weather with isolated showers and thundershowers. The southern parts will be hot with scattered showers and thundershowers.

Limpopo: The day will be cloudy and warm. Morning drizzle is forecast along the escarpment, with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers except in the central parts. Conditions will become partly cloudy from the east in the evening.

North West: Cloudy and cool to warm weather awaits with scattered showers and thundershowers.

Free State: Conditions will be cloudy and cool to warm with scattered showers and thundershowers.

Northern Cape: The west will experience fine and cool weather. Elsewhere, it will be partly cloudy and warm to hot, with isolated showers and thundershowers. Scattered storms are expected in the northeast.

Western Cape: Weather will be partly cloudy along the south coast. Other areas will be fine and cool to warm. The UVB sunburn index is forecast to be “very high,” requiring precautions against prolonged sun exposure.

Eastern Cape (Western Half): The northwest will be fine, while other areas will be partly cloudy and cool to warm.

Eastern Cape (Eastern Half): Morning fog is expected in places south of the escarpment. Otherwise, conditions will be cloudy and cool to warm with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, though it will be partly cloudy in the west.

KwaZulu-Natal: Morning fog will occur in places over the interior. The province will otherwise be cloudy and cool to warm with scattered showers and thundershowers. The extreme northeast will be hot.

This comprehensive weather forecast from the South African Weather Service provides essential information for public safety. Staying informed through official channels is crucial as conditions develop. ...Click to Read More >>➤