Today’s weather across South Africa is expected to be mostly fine to partly cloudy, with no severe weather alerts issued by the South African Weather Service.
However, elevated temperatures and dry conditions will persist over several interior regions, prompting fire danger warnings in multiple provinces. Isolated rainfall is forecast in parts of the Northern and Eastern Cape, while much of the country remains dry and warm.
Weather warnings issued for Friday, 12 September 2025
- Extremely High Fire Danger Conditions
- Regions Affected:
- Northern and central Limpopo (e.g., Polokwane, 29°C)
- Western parts of North West and Free State (e.g., Mahikeng, 31°C; Bloemfontein, 30°C)
- Eastern Northern Cape (e.g., Kimberley, 32°C)
- Explanation: Extremely high fire danger means fires can spread quickly and become difficult to contain, especially under windy and hot conditions. Affected areas are urged to refrain from any open flames, outdoor burning, or activities that could ignite fires.
- Regions Affected:
General weather overview
- Gauteng: Partly cloudy skies will dominate in Pretoria (30°C), Johannesburg (29°C), and Vereeniging (29°C).
- Limpopo and Mpumalanga: Clear and hot in Mbombela (32°C) and Polokwane (29°C).
- North West and Free State: Fine, becoming partly cloudy. Vryburg and Mahikeng reach highs of 32°C and 31°C, respectively.
- Northern Cape: Warm and dry in Upington (33°C) and Kimberley (32°C), with isolated afternoon thundershowers expected in Upington.
- Western Cape: Fine in Cape Town (25°C), while George turns cloudy by evening. Winds become strong along coastal areas.
- Eastern Cape: Gqeberha and East London will be cloudy with morning rain (20°C).
- KwaZulu-Natal: Cloudy with isolated rain in Durban (23°C), Richards Bay (24°C), and Pietermaritzburg(20°C), with some fog in the morning.