Severe heat wave to lash Gauteng this week

The South African Weather Service has warned that the current heatwave will intensify on Monday.

Temperatures are expected to reach into the upper thirties across Gauteng and north-eastern parts of the country.

Johannesburg may reach a high of 37 degrees, while Pretoria is expected to hit a record high of 39 degrees.

The high temperatures are expected to continue until Tuesday.

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