Areas including the City of Johannesburg, West Rand, Tshwane, Sedibeng, and Ekurhuleni are battling scorching temperatures, with the mercury reaching 37 degrees in some cities.
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According to Tshwane EMS, their mothers - two sisters - left the children alone in the shack overnight after they allegedly went out to drink at a nearby tavern.