Four Provinces Bracing for Rain this Weekend
You should grab an extra umbrella or two before the weekend, as South Africa's forecast indicates rain for four provinces. Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and the Free State will experience some wet weather, including the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy showers.
### Gauteng Weather Forecast Gauteng is expected to experience fine and cool weather, but warm in the north. The UVB Sunburn Index is high, so don't forget your sunscreen. Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, covering 18,178 square kilometers, with an estimated 16 million residents, according to the 2020 census. Johannesburg is Gauteng's administrative capital.
### Mpumalanga Weather Forecast Mpumalanga is forecast to experience morning frost in places over the Highveld, otherwise fine and cool but warm in the Lowveld. It will become partly cloudy in the evening, with isolated rain and showers expected over the escarpment and southern Lowveld. Mpumalanga is the second smallest province in South Africa, covering 76,495 square kilometers, with an estimated 4.7 million residents. The capital and largest city in the province is Mbombela (formerly known as Nelspruit).
### Limpopo Weather Forecast Limpopo is expected to experience fine and cool to warm weather. Limpopo is the fifth largest province in South Africa, covering 125,754 square kilometers, with an estimated 5.9 million residents. The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane.
### Free State Weather Forecast The Free State is forecast to experience fine and cool to warm weather. The Free State is the third largest province in South Africa, covering 129,825 square kilometers, and is home to an estimated 2.9 million residents. The capital and largest city in the province is Bloemfontein, which is also South Africa's judicial capital.
South Africans need to check the weather forecast regularly to plan accordingly. Staying safe will be crucial during the weekend, and people should take necessary precautions against the rain.