The acting director general of the Government Communication and Information System, Michael Currin, said: "We are concerned about the impact of the hot weather parts of South Africa have been experiencing.

We are extremely sad to hear about the passing of eight people who died of heat stroke in the Northern Cape after a heatwave hit the province over the past week. The government sends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families."

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Residents must drink water and wear light clothing. If you are working in direct sunlight, take regular breaks to avoid exhaustion. In particular, residents of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng are urged to take precautions against heat-related health complications as temperatures are expected to soar today, as per weather warnings."

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