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South Africa Weather Update
Significant temperature drops have been recorded across South Africa, with Bethlehem in the Free State reaching a low of minus two degrees. Other areas, such as Bloemfontein, also experienced freezing temperatures.
Source material: SA Weather Report | 29 April 2026
Summary
Significant temperature drops have been recorded across South Africa, with Bethlehem in the Free State reaching a low of minus two degrees. Other areas, such as Bloemfontein, also experienced freezing temperatures.
Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for the northwestern regions, including the Free State and Northern Cape. In contrast, the eastern coast will experience dry and sunny conditions.
A level one warning is in effect for damaging waves along the east coast and for severe thunderstorms in the border areas of the northwest and Northern Cape. Residents in these areas should exercise caution.
Afternoon temperatures will remain cool, with highs in the upper teens for central regions like Bethlehem and Bloemfontein. Gauteng and Limpopo will see slightly warmer conditions.
Perspectives
Weather Forecast
- Highlights significant temperature drops across South Africa
- Warns of severe thunderstorms and damaging waves along the east coast
Weather Conditions
- Notes dry and sunny conditions along the eastern coast
- Confirms slightly warmer temperatures in Gauteng and Limpopo
Neutral / Shared
- Reports scattered thunderstorms returning to central and northwestern areas
- Indicates a gradual easing of rain in eastern South Africa by Friday
Metrics
-2 degrees
low temperature recorded in Bethlehem
This indicates a significant drop in temperature, impacting local agriculture and daily life
Bethlehem starting this morning at minus 2
Key entities
Key developments
Phase 1
Significant temperature drops have been recorded across South Africa, with Bethlehem in the Free State reaching a low of minus two degrees. Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for the northwestern regions, while the eastern coast will experience dry and sunny conditions.
- Significant temperature drops have been recorded across South Africa, with Bethlehem in the Free State reaching a low of minus two degrees
- Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for the northwestern regions, including the Free State and Northern Cape, while the eastern coast will experience dry and sunny conditions
- A level one warning is in effect for damaging waves along the east coast and for severe thunderstorms in the border areas of the northwest and Northern Cape
- Afternoon temperatures will remain cool, with highs in the upper teens for central regions like Bethlehem and Bloemfontein, while Gauteng and Limpopo will see slightly warmer conditions
- Scattered thunderstorms are expected to return to central and northwestern areas on Thursday, with a gradual easing of rain anticipated in eastern South Africa by Friday