Johannesburg weather
Severe thunderstorms, localised flooding expected in Gauteng on Tuesday
Forcaster Lehlohonolo Thobela said Gauteng residents should brace for wet weather conditions for most of the week.
Residents are being warned to take precautions.
Flooding has been reported in various informal areas in and around Cape Town, as heavy rain and gale force winds pummeled parts of the Cape since Thursday.
The weather service says the cold in the Western Cape will be accompanied by heavy rainfall.
No incidents were reported on Tuesday, but officials are focusing their attention on the Jukskei, Bultfontein and Klipvalley River.
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for heatwave conditions with extreme temperatures expected from Thursday until Sunday.
Forecasters say the province will remain cold and other parts of Gauteng will experience some showers.
Zandspruit residents in western Joburg have shared stories of how they scrambled to take cover as Monday’s storm ravaged the informal settlement.
Senior forecaster Puseletso Mofokeng explains what to expect over the next few days as the storm moves from the Cape to Gauteng.
On Sunday morning, four people died following a collision on the M1 near Marlboro Drive.
The utility says the extensive use of heating appliances is likely to cause power cuts.
The South African Weather Service has warned of flash floods this Christmas weekend.
Residents and motorist have been cautioned to avoid low-lying and flooded areas.
A rain gauge reading revealed that the city had above average rainfall in March so far.
Forecasters say no further heavy downpours are expected this week.
Thunderstorms and hail are expected over some parts of the city.