South Africans can expect cool winter weather with cloudy skies and scattered showers across parts of the country today, according to weather updates citing the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The reports say conditions are mixed in different areas, but generally point to overcast conditions and intermittent rainfall. In particular, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is described as being on alert for more severe weather. The SAWS warning referenced in the coverage advises residents in KZN to prepare for hazardous conditions as the weather system moves through the province. The overall guidance in the articles is to monitor official forecasts and alerts and take precautions to stay safe during periods of adverse weather. While the exact timing and severity across all regions are not detailed in the provided text, the consistent message across sources is that rainy, cloudy weather is expected in parts of South Africa today, with heightened risk highlighted for KZN.