South Africa 10 November 2026, 05:55

Tuesday weather: Extreme heat and fire danger to grip parts of the country

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of scorching temperatures reaching up to 40°C in parts of the Northern Cape and Western Cape on Tuesday, with extremely high fire danger conditions expected across four provinces.

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