Expect more wet weather in Gauteng

More wet weather is expected this week in Gauteng after a cut-off low brought relief to the province following a heatwave last week.

- Marizka Coetzer

Last week, the first rain for spring fell after a severe thunderstorm hit parts of Gauteng and surrounding provinces.

TLU SA chair Bennie van Zyl said farmers in the interior parts of the country were grateful for the rain that started falling in the regions while others were still patiently waiting for it. Van Zyl said they were hoping for rain in the areas affected by recent veld fires to get the grass-growing process going again and provide feed for the cattle.

"We were now at the start of a new planting season, especially after the rains. The optimum time to plant is between 10 October and 15 November," he said. Van Zyk said constant and stable rain was needed to get the plant and production process going.