The South African Weather Service SWAS has issued a warning for a week-long heatwave . Extremely high temperatures are expected in Gauteng, the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
The North West and the Free State have also been warned of high temperatures. However, temperatures are expected to subside on Wednesday.
Weather expert, Annette Botha says temperatures are expected to rise above 40 degrees-Celsius.
"So, we are expecting above average temperatures for at least the next two weeks over the eastern areas of South Africa. Now, these temperatures are extremely dangerous. Its not just like a normal summer day because for a heatwave to be declared by the SAWS, the temperature needs to be five degrees above the average temperature for the hottest month for at least three days. So, please just rather take precautionary measurements."
VIDEO Weather expert Annette Botha says the temperatures are dangerous and it is important for people to heed the services warnings.
