The South African Weather Service SAWS has forecast extremely cold temperatures in the Free State from this weekend to Wednesday next week.
It says temperatures will peak at 12 degrees Celsius.
Provincial authorities have advised residents, especially farmers who keep small animals, to take precautions.
Forecaster Muneiwa Singo says, These cold temperatures are said to continue until next week Wednesday, with a slight increase expected from Thursday, where maximums will range from 12 to 19 degrees Celsius, along with isolated showers and thundershowers over southern parts of the Free State as well as along the Lesotho border on Sunday. As a result of these cold temperatures, the public and farmers are advised to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their small animals, vegetables, and other vulnerable crops. The public is also advised to keep warm and avoid prolonged exposure to the cold.
SA Weather Report l 05 July 2025: