Gauteng and several other provinces are bracing for a turbulent start to the week as the South African Weather Service SAWS warns of continued severe weather conditions.
Following a Level 9 impact-based warning issued on Saturday evening, forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela confirmed that the threat of disruptive rain and thunderstorms will persist into the coming week.
Widespread rain and showers are expected in the Free State, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and southern Limpopo. The SAWS has issued an Orange Level 9 warning for disruptive rain, particularly over Gauteng, eastern North West, and southwestern Mpumalanga.