JOHANNESBURG - A yellow level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms with destructive winds and heavy downpours has been issued by the South African Weather Service.
The rainfall is expected to lead to flooding of roads and settlements.
Damage to low-lying areas and bridges is also expected across Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal.
The public is being warned to avoid crossing flooded roads and low-lying bridges.