South Africa is expected to experience a cold, cloudy start on Thursday, with a broad winter weather pattern moving in across the country. Several provinces are forecast to see morning fog, which may reduce visibility during the early hours. Coastal areas are likely to experience showers on both coastlines, according to the forecast. In the interior, temperatures are expected to be cold, and conditions may remain overcast for much of the day. Patchy rain is expected in parts of the country, though it is not described as widespread. The overall outlook points to cool, damp conditions, with localised fog and rainfall most likely where conditions allow. The forecast emphasises regional variation—fog in some provinces, showers along the coasts, and colder conditions inland—rather than uniform weather across all areas.