Wayne Venter of the Weather Office says hail can also be expected, accompanied by stormy winds. 

He says areas that can expect rain and hailstorms this afternoon and tonight are the Eastern parts of the Free State and North West, as well as south-western Limpopo and parts of Gauteng. 

Precipitation of between 20mm and 40mm is expected. 

Widespread rain can be expected across the country on Sunday, with the exception of the Northern Cape and Southwestern parts of the Western Cape - where it will be hot.

OFM News/Roderick Titus