Weather alert: Here’s what to expect across South Africa on Sunday

South Africa will experience a mix of cool to warm conditions on Sunday, 8 March 2026, with widespread cloud cover and varying chances of rain across several regions. According to the South African Weather Service (Saws), lowveld of Limpopo and the northern lowveld of Mpumalanga are expected to experience severe thunderstorms on Sunday morning. Meteorologists warn that intense rainfall could lead to flooding of low-lying roads and bridges, while strong, damaging winds may cause damage to infrastructure and settlements.

Eastern Mpumalanga and central to eastern Limpopo are also under alert, with forecasts indicating localised flooding in vulnerable areas due to heavy downpours. Strong winds may accompany the storms, prompting residents to take necessary precautions. Along the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), damaging winds and high waves are expected in the morning.

Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 07 – 08 March 2026.The rainfall has shifted further east into Limpopo and Mpumalanga, where scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers remain possible into the afternoon. Gauteng, Free State & North West: Gradual clearing.pic.twitter.com/na5V2Wr5qA Across the provinces, weather conditions will vary. Here’s what to expect in your province on Sunday, 8 March 2026.

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Gauteng will experience a cloudy and cool day with isolated showers. In Mpumalanga, morning fog is expected along the escarpment, with cloudy and cool to cold conditions prevailing elsewhere.

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