WEATHER: Brace for strong afternoon winds in this province

Here is what the weather has in store for KZN, Free State and North West on Friday 28 August 2026.

KWAZULU-NATAL

Morning fog patches over the interior, otherwise fine and cool to warm. It will be partly cloudy in the north-east.

The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh northerly to northeasterly, reaching strong south of Richards Bay from the afternoon.

The UVB sunburn index is going to be high.

DURBAN

Durban is going to be partly cloudy, becoming fine in the afternoon. The wind will be moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly.

Temperatures will range from 17°C to 26°C.

The UVB sunburn index is going to be high.

FREE STATE

Morning fog over the extreme east, otherwise fine and cool to warm.

BLOEMFONTEIN

Bloemfontein is going to be partly cloudy.

Temperatures will range from a minimum of 10°C to a maximum of 24°C.

NORTH WEST

North West is going to be fine in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm.

MAHIKENG

Mahikeng is going to be partly cloudy.

Temperatures will range from a minimum of 11°C. to a maximum of 26°C.

Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service.