The South African Weather Service 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 and farmers who keep small animals to take precautions.
Forecaster Muneiwa Singo explains, 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 thunder showers over southern parts of the Free State as well as along the Lesotho border on Sunday.
Singo adds, 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.
Temperatures have drastically dropped in some parts of the country.