SA Weather Service warns of cold front in large parts of the country

JOHANNESBURG - The South African Weather Services (SAWS) says a cold front is on the cards for several parts of the country this week, particularly in the Western Cape.  

The province is set to experience scattered thunder showers and rain from Thursday going into the weekend.

The weather service has added that areas north of the country, including Musina and Upington, are the only ones that will see warmer weather this week.

Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says the cold front will bring cold weather temperatures to other provinces.

"As the system progresses eastwards and exits the country on Friday, rainfall with extend to the central and Eastern parts of the country, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Gauteng will be affected by rainfall."