WEATHER: Storm risk in Joburg on Friday, Pretoria heats up, Cape Town bathed in bright sunshine

South Africans can expect mixed weather conditions on Friday, with storm risks over Johannesburg, hot sunshine in Pretoria and clear skies in Cape Town, according to AccuWeather.

Johannesburg is forecast to see cloudy conditions with a chance of a thunderstorm later in the day.

Winds are expected to remain light, while the chance of precipitation sits above 50%, signalling unsettled conditions into the evening.

Pretoria is set for a hot and mostly sunny Friday.

The capital is forecast to reach about 32°C during the day with clear conditions expected overnight and almost no chance of rain.

Winds are expected to stay light, with only gentle gusts through the day.

Cape Town is expected to enjoy a bright and warm Friday.

The city is forecast to reach about 28°C, with plenty of sun and no rain expected. Clear skies are also forecast overnight.

Moderate winds are expected through the day, with stronger gusts possible at times.