WEATHER: Warm weekend with storms in Gauteng, sunny spells in Cape Town

Johannesburg will be warm to hot this weekend with scattered thunderstorms, according to AccuWeather.

On Saturday, expect temperatures of around 27°C with an afternoon thunderstorm risk. Sunday will be slightly cooler with a mix of sun and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Overnight lows will stay around 15–17 °C all weekend.

Storm chances remain through early next week with similar temperatures.

In Pretoria, Saturday sees heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with temperatures near 30–31 °C.

Sunday and Monday hold the risk of isolated thunderstorms and warm conditions continuing into the week.

Cape Town’s weather is more settled, with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and a light to moderate southerly breeze (around 15–25 km/h).

Saturday will be warm with highs near 28–29 °C and lows near 18–20 °C, with little chance of rain.

Sunday and early next week stay largely dry and pleasant, though occasional clouds may develop.