Temperatures Expected in Gauteng : According to the latest weather forecast by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), Gauteng province is set to experience clear conditions with cool to warm temperatures on Wednesday, October 18.
Temperatures Expected in Gauteng
In Pretoria, the administrative capital of Gauteng located at 25°44′46″S 28°11′17″E, residents can look forward to a warm and sunny day. The city, known as the “Jacaranda City” due to its abundance of jacaranda trees, will enjoy clear skies and pleasant temperatures throughout the day.
Meanwhile, in Johannesburg, the largest city in Gauteng situated at 26°12′16″S 28°2′44″E, residents can also expect clear conditions and comfortable temperatures. Johannesburg is renowned for being home to South Africa’s three biggest soccer teams, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns, and boasts impressive sporting venues such as Ellis Park, the Wanderers, and Loftus Versfeld.
Gauteng, often referred to as the “place of gold” in Sotho-Tswana languages, is a vibrant province with a population of approximately 16 million people as per the most recent census in 2020.
WHAT IS THE CAPITAL OF GAUTENG?
The administrative capital of the province is Pretoria which is situated at 25°44′46″S 28°11′17″E
Pretoria was named after Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius. South Africans often refer to it as the “Jacaranda City” because of the thousands of jacaranda trees planted along its streets and in its parks and gardens.
The province also contains the country’s largest city, Johannesburg which is situated at 26°12′16″S 28°2′44″E
Gauteng is home to South Africa’s three biggest soccer teams Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns and boasts several of the country’s biggest venues in Ellis Park, the Wanderers and Loftus Versfeld.
WHAT DOES THE WORD ‘GAUTENG’ MEAN?
The name in Sotho-Tswana languages means ‘place of gold’.
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So, get ready to enjoy the beautiful weather and make the most of the clear skies in Gauteng on Wednesday, October 18! Don’t forget to take a stroll and admire the jacaranda trees in Pretoria. 🌸
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