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The Citizen
22-05-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Here comes the sun: Warmer weekend ahead for Gauteng residents
The South African Weather Service forecasts no rainfall, with light winds expected. As South Africans experience a cold snap this week, Gauteng residents can expect conditions to get a little warmer this weekend. Gauteng Weather, a regional forecaster, on Monday warned residents in the province to brace for a cold snap midweek. The forecaster predicted that the chilly weather is expected to continue until the weekend. However, the South African Weather Service on Wednesday said fine and cool to warm conditions are expected in the province, though areas in the southwestern regions will be cold. Saturday: Milder day in store Saturday, 24 May 2025, promises to be a day of mostly clear skies with fine and cold to cool temperatures throughout Gauteng. In Johannesburg, the day will start with a cold morning temperature of 8°C, rising to a maximum of 18° by 12pm to 1pm. Temperatures will dip again to 14°C in the evening, but humidity will remain relatively average at around 40% to 55% throughout the day. According to the weather service, no rainfall is expected for the day, and wind speeds will be light, mainly coming from the southwest. Joburg residents can expect clear skies during the afternoon, ideal for outdoor activities or getting some sun. Pretoria will see similar conditions, with temperatures ranging from a low of 9°C in the early morning to a high of 20°C later in the day. No rain is expected in the city, and the weather will remain clear for most of the day. ALSO READ: The cold front is here! Here's how long it will last for [VIDEO] Sunday: warmer weather Temperatures on Sunday, 25 May 2025, will be mild, slightly chilly for others, with clear weather. In Johannesburg, temperatures will start at 9°C at 8am and peak at around 19°C in the afternoon. The wind will remain light and skies will remain mostly clear, although a few clouds may appear in the evening. Pretoria will experience mild conditions, with temperatures climbing to a maximum of 21°C. Similar to Joburg, the weather will be clear and calm throughout the day, with no chance of rain. NOW READ: Weather alert: Damaging waves and cool conditions across South Africa
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Cold front makes landfall with strong winds and chilly weather
Temperatures expected to drop significantly. The forecasted cold front has made landfall in Gauteng with strong winds violently shaking trees and extremely chilly weather forcing residents to don jerseys, jackets and scarves. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, with Johannesburg Emergency Services on high alert to deal with any incident that may occur. The cold weather is a stark reminder that winter is coming, forcing South Africans to start taking out their blankets. Cold weather Gauteng Weather warned residents that the cold front would start sweeping into the province on Wednesday. The chilly weather is expected to continue until the weekend. Gauteng Weather forecasts temperatures dropping to a minimum of 2°C in Johannesburg, with a high of 14°C. Pretoria is forecasted to have a minimum of 4°C and a high of 16°C. The forecasted cold front has made landfall in Gauteng, with strong winds and extremely chilly weather, forcing residents to don jerseys, jackets, and scarves. Joburg Emergency Services Robert Mulaudzi explains. #ColdFront @TheCitizen_News — 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) May 21, 2025 ALSO READ: Get your blankets out: Cold front to hit Gauteng Emergency services Joburg Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi expressed concern regarding the warning of a cold front. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a warning for extremely cold temperatures in most parts of the city of Johannesburg. Residents are urged to exercise caution when using heating devices, things like heaters, braziers or paraffin stoves, not to leave them unattended while in use, so that we can be able to prevent fire incidents which might occur at home during this extremely cold temperatures. 'From our side as a city of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services, together with our disaster management and monitoring teams, we remain on high alert, monitoring all seven regions of the city for any emergencies which might occur,' Mulaudzi said. Other parts of SA Saws warned of wet, windy, and cold to very cold conditions over western high-lying areas of the Western Cape and southern parts of the Northern Cape and Free State, with a possibility of light snow along the high-lying mountain tops of Western Cape, Eastern Cape up to the Lesotho until Wednesday. 'Farmers and small stock farmers are advised to provide proper shelter, dry bedding, and energy-rich feed to protect their animals against these conditions'. Saws also warned of extremely high fire danger conditions expected over the Beaufort West Municipality of Western Cape, Thembelihle Municipality of Northern Cape and the extreme northwestern parts of Free State. ALSO READ: Eskom winter outlook: Here's how many days of load shedding to expect in SA
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Get your blankets out: Cold front to hit Gauteng this week
The cold weather is a stark reminder that winter is coming. As the weather in Gauteng gets colder, with temperatures expected to drop significantly ahead of a cold front, Johannesburg Emergency Services is on high alert to deal with any incident that may occur. The cold weather is a stark reminder that winter is coming and signals for South Africans to start getting their blankets out. Cold front Gauteng Weather warned residents to brace for a cold snap across parts of the province from Wednesday 'Alert: First cold front of winter 2025 in Gauteng from Wednesday!!!' Gauteng Weather forecast temperatures dropping to a minimum of 2°C in Johannesburg with a high of 13°C. Pretoria has been forecast with a minimum of 4°C and a high of 15°C. ALSO READ: Eskom winter outlook: Here's how many days of load shedding to expect in SA Precautions Joburg Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi noted with concern the warning of a cold front expected to hit the City of Johannesburg. 'Residents of the City of Johannesburg are urged to prepare for a weather shift as the South African Weather Services has issued a warning for extremely cold temperatures in most parts of the City of Johannesburg from this coming Wednesday, 21 May 2025, towards the week. 'This drop in temperatures means that residents throughout the City of Johannesburg will be forced to use all sorts of heating devices to try and warm themselves in the process, making themselves vulnerable to fire incidents at home if heating devices are used unsafely/unattended,' Mulaudzi said. Heating devices Mulaudzi has urged residents to use all heating devices safely, including heaters, braizers, paraffin stoves and candles, and not to leave them unattended while in use to prevent fire incidents at home during the extremely cold weather. 'Keep burning candles out of reach of young Children. Don't leave young Children unattended in a room with a lit candle, heater or paraffin stove 'Don't connect electricity illegally it's a dangerous to you, young children and those around you instead report any illegal connections in your area. Don't leave any heater unattended while in use it might cause fire at home,' Mulaudzi added. High alert Mulaudzi said they will be on high alert, monitoring all seven regions of the City of Johannesburg together with different management monitoring teams. 'All 29 fire stations are on high alert to ensure that we effectively respond to all emergencies which might occur during this Cold Front.' For any life-threatening emergencies, residents are urged to call the Emergency Services Call Centre on 011 375 5911. ALSO READ: Weather alert: What to expect on Monday
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Cold front to hit Gauteng, Joburg Emergency on high alert
The cold weather is a stark reminder that winter is coming and signals for South Africans to start getting their blankets out. As the weather in Gauteng gets even colder, with temperatures expected to drop significantly ahead of the weekend, Johannesburg Emergency Services is on high alert to deal with any incident that may occur. The cold weather is a stark reminder that winter is coming and signals for South Africans to start getting their blankets out. Cold weather Gauteng Weather warned residents to brace for a cold snap across parts of the province from Friday. 'Breaking: Very early forecast suggests cold snap in Gauteng from Friday!' Gauteng Weather forecast temperatures dropping to a minimum of 10°C in Johannesburg with a high of 18°C. Pretoria has been forecast with a minimum of 11°C and a high of 20°C. ALSO READ: Emergency services on high alert as freezing temperatures hit Joburg Precautions Joburg Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi noted with concern the warning of a cold front expected to hit the City of Johannesburg. 'The South African Weather Service earlier focus suggests extremely cold temperatures in most parts of Johannesburg, from this Friday towards the weekend. Residents are urged to exercise caution while using heating devices. Make sure that all the heating devices are not left unattended while in use, things like paraffin stoves and heaters.' High alert Mulaudzi also warned people to monitor young children to ensure that they stay away from heating devices. 'Our residents in informal settlements who are using mostly imbaula or braziers to ensure that they are using it in a well-ventilated area. Before going to bed, they need to remove it, take it out so that we can prevent incidents where they might inhale toxic fumes from the brazier,' Mulaudzi said. Mulaudzi added that as the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services they will remain on high alert and monitor all seven regions of the city for any emergencies. NOW READ: Winter is coming: Does Eskom have a plan to prevent load shedding?
The South African
01-05-2025
- Climate
- The South African
WEATHER: Cold snap to hit hard Gauteng on Friday this weekend
The South African Weather Service has warned residents of Gauteng to prepare for a sharp drop in temperatures starting Friday. The weather in the province is expected to become significantly colder as the weekend approaches. A preliminary forecast indicates a cold snap in Gauteng from Friday, as reported by regional forecaster Gauteng Weather. In Pretoria, temperatures are expected to reach a low of 7°C and a high of 19°C on Friday. For both Saturday and Sunday, temperatures are predicted to range between 16°C and 18°C. In Johannesburg, the forecast shows minimum temperatures dropping to 4°C with a high of 17°C on Friday. On Saturday, maximum temperatures are expected to fall to 14°C. The SA Weather Service has warned of damaging winds and waves in the coastal regions. 'Partly cloudy and cold to cool with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in the south and eastern parts of RSA. Severe thunderstorms, Damaging wind and waves which can make navigation difficult. Small vessels taking on water and capsizing within a locality are expected along the coast between Plettenberg Bay and Port Edward.' For Gauteng, residents should expect the weather to improve from Tuesday onwards. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
