WEATHER: Expect storms in Gauteng, hot sunshine in Cape Town this weekend

Johannesburg

Saturday brings a high of 27°C for Johannesburg with mostly cloudy skies and an afternoon thunderstorm. Winds stay light at NW 11 km/h, while the UV index reaches 12 (extreme), according to AccuWeather.

Sunday cools slightly to 26°C, staying mostly cloudy with lighter NNW winds of 9 km/h and a high UV level of 7.

By Monday, temperatures hold at 26°C with clouds giving way to some sun. Winds shift to N 15 km/h, and the UV index climbs to 10 (very high).

Pretoria

The administrative capital heats up to 30°C on Saturday with times of clouds and sun and a thunderstorm in parts of the area. Winds blow from the NNE at 13 km/h, and the UV index peaks at 11 (extreme).

Sunday remains hot at 29°C, starting cloudy in the morning before sunshine breaks through later. Winds ease to NNE 7 km/h with a UV index of 9 (very high).

Monday dips slightly to 28°C with clouds breaking for some sun. Winds stay light at N 9 km/h, and UV remains very high at 9.

Cape Town

Cape Town enjoys a warm Saturday with sunshine and very warm conditions, reaching 30°C. Southern winds will blow at 13 km/h, and the UV index sits at 9 (very high).

Sunday turns cooler at 25°C with pleasant conditions and periods of cloud and sun. Winds shift WNW 11 km/h, and UV drops to 4 (moderate).

Monday sees 26°C with more pleasant weather and sunny breaks. Winds remain light at WNW 7 km/h, while UV rises again to 9 (very high).