WEATHER: Strong winds expected this weekend
· The South African
Here is what the weather has in store for KZN, Free State and North West on Saturday 22 August 2026.
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KWAZULU-NATAL
Fine and warm to hot conditions are expected, with partly cloudy skies developing in the east from the afternoon.
Along the coast, the wind will blow moderately from the north-east before becoming fresh to strong south-westerly from the south in the afternoon, spreading northwards.
The UVB sunburn index is expected to be very high.
DURBAN
Durban will have fine weather continuing, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.
The wind will blow moderately from the north-east before picking up and turning fresh to strong from the south in the afternoon.
Temperatures will range from 17°C to 29°C.
The UVB sunburn index is going to be very high.
FREE STATE
Free State is going to be fine, windy and cool to warm..
BLOEMFONTEIN
Bloemfontein is going to be fine and windy.
Temperatures will range from a minimum of 7°C to a maximum of 29°C.
NORTH WEST
North West is going to be fine and warm. It will be windy in the extreme south-west.
MAHIKENG
Mahikeng is going to be fine.
Temperatures will range from a minimum of 10°C. to a maximum of 29°C.
Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service.