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The Eastern Cape is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, and its largest city is Gqeberha. Due to its temperate climate and Victorian towns, it is a common location for tourists. It is also known for having been home to many anti-apartheid activists, including Nelson Mandela, Govan Mbeki, Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo, Raymond Mhlaba, Steve Biko, Robert Sobukwe and Chris Hani.
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KwaZulu-Natal is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the government merged the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu and Natal Province.
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Temperatures are set to soar across several provinces as the season's first major dry spell forces residents to take extra precautions.
A heatwave continues across KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape on Thursday, October 15, as the South African Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, damaging winds and hail in parts of the country.
Weather for Friday: Thunderstorms bring a 30% chance of rain to Johannesburg and Pretoria, while Cape Town stays dry and mild under high cloud at 20°C.