Wet weather this time of year is not that unusual, say local farmers, and as long as there is no morning frost, it will keep the grass they have moist…

“The rain is definitely a good thing for us,” explained local farmer Chris du Toit.

It is also an indicator that winter is going to be very cold indeed, with the rains a harbinger of worse to come. SA weather services predict several thunderstorms in the next few days, with mild to moderate weather.

Night temperatures are expected to be very cold for the next week.

So it is officially time to bring out your winter pyjamas and slippers.