More scary hot weather lies ahead this week

RESIDENTS are in for another very hot week with Gauteng temperatures reaching deep into the 30 degrees Celsius.

According to the SA Weather Service the hottest days will be Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures in Pretoria will hit 38C, while in Johannesburg the mercury will be at 35C.

Gauteng is also facing its worst drought in decades. The weather service expects the possibility of thundershowers later in the week.

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