The weather across South Africa on Friday, 5 September 2025, features a mix of fine and partly cloudy conditions, accompanied by elevated temperatures in many regions.
Isolated showers and thundershowers are anticipated in some eastern areas.
While no impact-based warnings have been issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a significant fire danger persists across broad interior zones, prompting caution.
Weather warnings issued for Friday, 5 September 2025
- Extremely High Fire Danger ConditionsThe SAWS has flagged a high risk of runaway fires across large portions of the country due to hot, dry, and windy weather. Affected areas include:
- Eastern and Western Northern Cape, including Kimberley (31°C) and Upington (33°C)
- Southern and Eastern North West, notably Vryburg (32°C) and Mahikeng (31°C)
- Free State, with elevated fire risk in cities such as Bloemfontein (29°C)
- Southern Gauteng, including Johannesburg (30°C), Pretoria (30°C), and Vereeniging (28°C)
- Highveld of Mpumalanga, such as Mbombela (32°C)
- Southern Limpopo, with cities like Polokwane reaching 31°C
- Northern and Western KwaZulu-Natal, including Richards Bay (34°C) and Pietermaritzburg (30°C)
Regional weather overview
- Interior and Highveld: Mostly fine to partly cloudy, with warm temperatures and wind in cities such as Johannesburg and Pretoria.
- Central and Northern Provinces: Windy and dry conditions persist in Upington, Kimberley, and Vryburg, contributing to fire risk.
- Eastern and Coastal Areas:
- KwaZulu-Natal: Afternoon showers and thundershowers may develop in Durban, Pietermaritzburg, and Richards Bay.
- Eastern Cape: Light showers are expected later in East London and Gqeberha.
- Western Cape: Cape Town and George will be cooler, with George anticipating light afternoon rain.
