Increase in Temperatures in South Africa Leads to Wildfires, Warns SAWS
- The South African Weather Services warned that the temperature will increase dramatically in some parts of the country
- It issued wildfire warnings for parts of Gauteng, and the conditions are expected to continue until the end of the week
- Some South Africans were eager for the heat, and some noted that they would not miss the cold conditions that persisted in winter
For seven years, Tebogo Mokwena, a journalist at Briefly News in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered a range of topics, including accidents, fires, outbreaks, nature, weather, and natural disaster-related incidents, at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News.
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GAUTENG — The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned that the temperatures in parts of the country, including Gauteng, will rise and introduce hotter conditions on 21 and 22 August 2025.
According to SAWS, warm to hot conditions are expected for the north-eastern regions of the country. A dominant high-pressure system will result in fine and warm to hot conditions over the north-eastern provinces until 26 August 2025. The system will affect Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West, Limpopo, and the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Veld fires are expected in Gauteng areas like Tshwane.
Hot weather conditions to continue
The warm to hot conditions are expected to continue into the weekend. Limpopo will experience warm to hot temperatures with winds travelling in a south-easterly direction. The temperature will increase on 23 August, where regions like Phalaborwa will experience very hot conditions. However, coastal regions like the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape, and parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
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A look at the weather in South Africa
Thousands of people were displaced in winter when severe weather conditions hit parts of the country, including the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and the Western Cape. In June, parts of the Eastern Cape were ravaged by successive cold fronts, which resulted in floods and damage to infrastructure.
The death toll reached over 100, and over 6000 people were left homeless. The floods destroyed infrastructure and homes, and the government stepped in and provided funding.
In July, floods in parts of Cape Town displaced hundreds when 4000 residents were badly affected by the floods that struck the Mother City on 3 and 4 July. The Vygieskraal canal's banks burst, and this caused notable damage. About 500 structures were destroyed in the Vykieskraal Informal Settlement, and 2000 people were affected.
What did South Africans say?
Nerixens commented on the possibility of veld fires.
Elizabeth Maditlhare said:
"But people keep on making fires until they burn uncontrollably."
Buhle Podile said:
"Can they please have firefighters on standby? We don't wanna experience Spain fires."
Vho Muruge said:
"Nice weather for people. At least some will have time to use water."
Louise Christine Mollentze said:
"And now people will be setting fires in the dry fields."
Tebogo Mathole Joseas sid:
"Finally, Gauteng is hot. What great weather to lie on the grass under the shade."
SAWS predicted cold weather
In a related article, Briefly News reported that SAWS predicted the cold weather that struck the country in early August. Much of the country experienced the cold conditions from 7 August 2025.
A major cold front swept across the country nd brought in disruptive snow and a serious drop in temperatures. Parts like the Eastern Cape experienced snowy conditions.
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