Cape town heatwave
CT lifeguards kept busy as weekend heatwave drives residents to beaches
Beaches and public swimming pools were crammed with those desperate to cool off.
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Don't sweat it: Hot cup of Rooibos tea will cool you down
The South African Rooibos Council said that studies found that a hot drink on a summer day lowered the amount of heat stored by the body, provided that the sweat produced by the hot beverage could evaporate.
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Pet owners, farmers urged to look out for heatstroke in animals
Temperatures this week in some parts of the province, like Vredendal and Wellington, soared to up to 40 degrees celsius.
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Heatwave expected to sweep across Western parts of SA
Forecaster Michael Barnes predicts these weather patterns will last until 23 April.
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CT residents told to brace for very hot conditions
Weather forecaster Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says several weather advisories have been issued ahead of this heatwave.
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Capetonians told to brace for scorching weekend
Cape Town is expected to reach a high of at least 37 degrees by Sunday.
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CT warned heatwave is here to stay… for now
Forecasters say with February around the corner, people should prepare themselves for longer heatwaves.
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CT braces for weekend heatwave
The city warns that veld and bush fires can be easily sparked in dry and hot conditions.
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Cooler weather expected by this weekend
Record-breaking temperatures were reported across many parts of the interior yesterday.
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Heatwave to hit Gauteng, North West
Persistently high temperatures are expected across the country with the mercury peaking at 40 degrees.
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2 die as heatwave batters Western Cape
The two were apparently waiting in a queue at a local mall yesterday when they collapsed.
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SA weather confirms record high temperatures for CT
The mercury climbed to 42 degrees in an unprecedented heat wave on Tuesday.
