South African weather shatters previous March heat records. Forecasts showed Paarl and Clanwilliam peaking at 44°C, while Stellenbosch was set to hit 43°C and Atlantis around 42°C.

Weather information platforms have suggested that Cape Town may have recorded its hottest day on record on Tuesday, as temperatures surged past 40°C in parts of the metro.

While official confirmation from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) is still pending, several weather monitoring pages and weather observers reported exceptionally high readings on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Some local weather stations indicated temperatures well above typical March averages, breaking all-time heat records.