As South Africa braces for the pivotal voter registration weekend, the skies seem to have their own agenda.
Weekend weather: Warnings issued in these parts of South Africa
With the weather forecast hinting at a mix of sun and storms, it’s a toss-up between needing sunscreen and umbrellas.
For those marking calendars for the 3rd and 4th of February, 2024, it’s not just the political climate that demands attention but the literal one too.
Recent patterns have seen the country dancing under afternoon thunderstorms, thanks to a confluence of meteorological musings.
A surface trough doing a tango with an upper-air trough over the west, while an anticyclone spins moist air into the eastern parts, sets the stage for a weekend of weather roulette.
With the IEC voter registration booths set to dot landscapes across provinces, the forecast throws a curveball.
Saturday, 3 February 2024
Saturday promises a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thundershowers nationwide, but it’s the potential for 60% scattered thunderstorms along the Drakensberg range in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Mpumalanga that adds a bit of drama.
It’s a reminder that while democracy is in the air, so are cumulonimbus clouds.
Sunday, 4 February 2024
Sunday continues the trend, mirroring Saturday’s unpredictability, minus the western and south-western parts where the sun plans to firmly hold its ground.
Central, eastern, and south-eastern parts are advised to keep raincoats at the ready, with a 60% chance of afternoon showers.
For those in the storm’s path, the weekend might bring a mix of political and meteorological thunder.
Yet, amidst the unpredictable forecast, the spirit of democracy shines bright, urging South Africans to register their right to vote, come rain or shine.