By Akani Nkuna
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is forecasting partly cloudy conditions over the festive season, with rainfall expected mostly in the afternoons and an increased likelihood of thunderstorm activity.
SAWS senior forecaster Jaqueline Modika addressed the media at a briefing hosted by the National Press Club at the Court Classique Hotel in Pretoria on Thursday, about the expected weather conditions for the summer period from December 2025 to April 2026 — a time marked by heightened outdoor activity.
“Looking ahead to the festive season, including Christmas and the New Year period, the South African Weather Service expects partly cloudy and warm-to-cool conditions across much of the country. Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are anticipated mainly over the central and eastern parts of South Africa,” she said.
“Thunderstorm activity is expected to occur primarily in the afternoons, although periods of increased moisture may result in morning showers
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