Huge relief as scorching heatwave is set to ease

After a hot start to the weekend with persistently high temperatures in several areas, residents can sigh in relief as the heatwave conditions ease.

- Faizel Patel

In some areas, the mercury soared to over 37°C as people stayed out of the sun and drank copious amounts of water to stay hydrated during the heatwave.

Load shedding exacerbated the heatwave, with many chilling out in pools to find relief from the scorching heat.

As the heat wave dissipates, bringing cooler weather, the SA Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for five provinces.