Two little girls are seen playing in a water fountain to beat the heat, 30 November 2016, at Mall at Reds, Centurion. Picture: Jacques Nelles
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued warnings for a heatwave that has hit at least four provinces across South Africa between Wednesday, November 28 and Sunday, 1 December.
According to the SAWS, the provinces most affected are Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and parts of the Eastern Cape.
Free State, Northern Province, and North West Province will also be affected.
Not sure how to cope with a heatwave? Here are some hacks to help you along:
Run your wrist under a cold tap for at least five minutes and it should cool you down.
Squeeze lemon juice on the stain before you put it in the wash and it will remove the stain completely.
Keep a spray bottle full of cold water and spray your face and wrists every time you feel too hot.
Drink at least eight glasses of water a day and keep a water bottle that you can refill at any time.
Instead of a hot bath or shower, make sure the water is warm. It will lower your body temperature and make you feel cooler for longer.
Fill an ice-cube tray with vinegar or aloe vera and freeze it. Rub the ice cubes on the affected areas.
Put your pillowcases in the freezer and take them out just before you go to bed, so that you can pass out on a cool pillow.
Freeze a sponge and put it in a ziplock bag. Whenever you feel too hot, dab the sponge on your neck or wrist to keep you cool.
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