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

Dangerously high temperatures and fire risks are expected across the Northern and Western Cape, while the rest of South Africa can expect varying weather conditions on Monday, 9 March 2026. Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over parts of the Northern Cape and Western Cape. According to the South African Weather Service (Saws), the affected areas in the Northern Cape include the Richtersveld and Nama Khoi Local Municipality.

In the Western Cape, the warning applies to the Matzikama Local Municipality and Cederberg Local Municipality. High temperatures are forecast to hit the western areas of the Namakwa District Municipality and the western and south-western regions of the Western Cape from Tuesday, 10 March. The extreme heat is expected to intensify and spread inland, affecting the Little Karoo, Central Karoo District Municipality, and western sections of the Garden Route District Municipality, with conditions persisting until Friday, 13 March.

Residents are urged to take precautions during this period, including staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and checking on vulnerable community members. Authorities also warn of increased fire risk during extreme heat conditions. Media Release: Heat wave conditions expected over parts of the Northern Cape and Western Cape from Monday until Friday (9 to 13 March 2026)pic.twitter.com/CHLN7RnTrK Across the provinces, weather conditions will vary.

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Here’s what to expect in your province on Monday, 9 March 2026. Skies will be partly cloudy with cool temperatures in Gauteng. The UVB sunburn level is expected to be moderate. In Mpumalanga, warm conditions are expected in the Lowveld, while the rest of the province will be partly cloudy and cool.

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