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The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain that may lead to localised flooding in ...

Thunderstorms leading to heavy downpours, excessive lightning and damaging winds are forecast in six provinces, according to ...

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

The capital city is Pietermaritzburg, which is situated at 29°37′S 30°23′E.

Night - Clear. Winds from NW to NNW at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 40 °F (4.4 °C). Mostly cloudy with a high of 56 °F (13.3 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 19 mph (9.7 to 30.6 ...