A heatwave is set to impact north-western KwaZulu-Natal until Tuesday, 13 October 2026, as the region continues to experience warm to hot weather. These conditions extend across KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State, and North West, with Monday expected to bring particularly high temperatures.
In KwaZulu-Natal, residents can anticipate morning fog in the northern interior, followed by partly cloudy skies and warm to hot temperatures. Isolated showers and thundershowers may occur in the southern and western parts of the province. Coastal areas will experience moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly winds, and the UVB sunburn index will be very high, posing a risk of sunburn with prolonged sun exposure.
Durban is forecast to have partly cloudy weather, accompanied by moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly winds. Temperatures are expected to range between 23°C and 30°C. Residents and visitors are advised to take appropriate precautions against the strong UV radiation.
The Free State will also experience partly cloudy and warm conditions, with isolated showers and thundershowers possible in the south-western areas. In Bloemfontein, the skies will remain partly cloudy, although specific temperature details were not provided in the forecast.
Similarly, North West province will see partly cloudy and warm conditions. Mahikeng, in particular, is expected to reach a high of 30°C. However, the minimum temperature details were not specified.
Residents in areas affected by the heatwave are encouraged to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and take measures to protect themselves from excessive sun exposure.