Heatwave safety warning issued to Gauteng residents
The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) says it will remain on high alert following warnings of a mid-week heatwave in Gauteng on Wednesday and Thursday.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has announced that temperatures are expected to reach highs of 36 degrees Celsius in several parts of the province, including Johannesburg and Pretoria.
EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi has urged residents to stay hydrated, drink lots of water and avoid direct sunlight, especially between 11 am and 3 pm.
“Those residents who are working directly in the sunlight are encouraged to take regular breaks, as exposure to these extremely hot temperatures can cause heat exhaustion and heat cramps, which might also lead to heat stroke. We are also pleading with parents to ensure they monitor young kids to stay away from open bodies of water like dams and river streams to ensure that we prevent drowning incidents.”
ALERT: EXTREMELY HOT IN GAUTENG ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON DUE TO HEATWAVE
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) November 10, 2026