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South Africa: Heatwave Expected for Northern and Western Cape - South African News Briefs - March 23, 2026

A heatwave is expected to impact the Northern and Western Cape regions of South Africa, with temperatures forecasted to exceed 30Β°C.

A heatwave advisory has been issued for parts of South Africa's Northern and Western Cape, with temperatures anticipated to soar above 30Β°C during the upcoming Monday and Tuesday. This advisory follows a series of extreme heat alerts that have persisted for three weeks in the Western Cape. In addition, just two weeks ago, another heatwave advisory indicated that temperatures might exceed 40 degrees Celsius in certain areas. The South African Weather Service is actively monitoring the situation, and the community has been warned about the potential heat risks.

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