Carletonville – Residents in Carletonville and surrounding areas are urged to prepare for a significant drop in temperatures later this week, as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a cold weather warning.

According to SAWS, Thursday, 26 June will remain relatively mild with a high of 17°C and a low of 6°C. However, from Friday, 27 June, temperatures will plummet sharply, with a maximum of just 11°C and a freezing minimum of 0°C expected.

The cold front will continue through the weekend:

• Saturday, 28 June: Max 14°C | Min 0°C

• Sunday, 29 June: Max 16°C | Min 0°C

The weather service urges residents to dress warmly, take extra precautions for the elderly, children, and pets, and avoid unnecessary exposure to the cold.

For regular weather updates and alerts, visit the official South African Weather Service website.