First published Oct 19, 2026, 10:24:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 10:24:15 AM UTC

Stay hydrated as extremely hot conditions persist

The report advises hydration, shade, light clothing, and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day. It says a heat wave is expected in parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo on Monday, alongside a Yellow Level 2 severe-thunderstorm warning for most of KwaZulu-Natal.

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The report provides heat-safety advice and identifies a severe-thunderstorm warning in South Africa.

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