Overview
- The heatwave remains in place on Friday with Gauteng experiencing its second hot spell of the 2026/27 summer season and daytime highs reported across the province.
- Gauteng Weather recorded highs of about 36°C in Pretoria and 34°C in Johannesburg during the recent run of hot, dry conditions.
- The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services is monitoring all seven regions and is urging people to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun between 11:00 and 15:00, give outdoor workers regular breaks, and call 011 375 5911 for life-threatening emergencies.
- The South African Weather Service gives about a 60% chance of rain on Saturday and about an 80% chance on Sunday, with forecasts indicating temperatures could fall to roughly 28°C in Pretoria and 26°C in Johannesburg by Sunday.
- The current swing from last week’s heavy rain and localised flooding to intense heat and then likely weekend showers highlights sharp short-term weather variability and leaves parts of the central interior, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape facing very high fire danger.