Forget checking the weather app for a moment.
This Saturday, South Africa’s most important forecast might not be rain, sunshine or thunderstorms.
It might be bacon.
As International Bacon Day arrives on Saturday, 5 September 2026, Eskort is turning the weather map into something considerably more delicious with its playful Eskort Bacon Day campaign.
And the forecast is looking very promising.
There is a 100% chance of Eskort Bacon across South Africa.
Working with Vox Weather, Eskort is creating bacon-inspired weather forecasts for Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha.
Leading this unusual national weather system is Eskort’s very own Chief Bacon Meteorologist, Mone Gerryts.
She has studied the maps, checked the pressure systems and, naturally, looked very closely at the frying pan.
Her conclusion?
Whatever the weather outside, there is a very good reason to put bacon on the menu.
A weather forecast with a delicious twist
South Africa can expect a mixed bag of weather this International Bacon Day.
There could be clear skies, clouds, showers and possible thunderstorms.
But Eskort is forecasting something far more consistent.
Bacon.
The brand has partnered with Vox Weather for what it describes as a first-of-its-kind bacon-inspired weather takeover, transforming forecasts across five South African cities into a nationwide invitation to celebrate International Bacon Day with Eskort Bacon.
It is a playful way of bringing food, weather and South African culture together.
After all, the weather may determine whether you need an umbrella.
But according to Eskort, it does not have to determine what is for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
From breakfast to dinner, bacon is on the menu
For generations, Eskort Bacon has been part of South African breakfasts and everyday meals.
There is something unmistakable about the sound of bacon hitting a hot pan.
Then comes the aroma.
Then the anticipation.
And finally, that first crispy bite.
For International Bacon Day, Eskort is putting that familiar experience front and centre.
The brand says its range of eight bacon varieties is designed to complement the way South Africans eat, cook, share meals and make memories.
That can mean crispy breakfast rashers in the morning, bacon stacked into burgers, braai favourites or a relaxed weekend feast.
The message is simple: whatever the occasion, there is always room for bacon.
Meet South Africa’s bacon meteorologist
Every unusual weather system needs an expert.
For Eskort Bacon Day, that expert is Mone Gerryts, Eskort’s Chief Bacon Meteorologist.
Her forecast is deliciously definitive.
“Come rain or shine, and whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, Eskort knows that the moments we remember most often are often shared over food.”
Gerryts says Eskort is committed to celebrating and elevating South Africa’s diverse food culture while making shared meals more memorable with the taste of Eskort Bacon.
And that gives the campaign a bigger idea beneath the humour.
It is not simply about bacon.
It is about the moments that happen around food.
The conversations.
The celebrations.
The everyday meals that become memories.
What the forecast says in five cities
If the bacon front is moving across South Africa, what can each city expect?
Johannesburg
Cloudy periods with possible afternoon thunderstorms.
But residents can still expect a 100% chance of proudly South African Eskort bacon.
Pretoria
Warm conditions with hazy sunshine and possible afternoon thunderstorms.
Eskort says these are perfect conditions for world-class Eskort bacon.
Cape Town
Sunny.
Premium Eskort bacon is expected to sizzle throughout the day.
Durban
Cool and mostly cloudy, with periods of rain.
Eskort’s recommendation?
Perfect weather for enjoying quality Eskort bacon.
Gqeberha
Mostly sunny and mild.
Experts have confirmed ideal conditions for Eskort’s range of natural wood-smoked bacon.
In other words, there is no bad weather for bacon.
Vox Weather investigates the bacon front
Given the seriousness of the situation, Eskort has called in an independent weather authority.
Vox Weather has been brought in to monitor the unusual conditions.
According to Annette Botha, Vox Weather Meteorologist, the models have been checked twice.
“A 100% probability is unusual, but whichever way you slice or dice it, the Eskort bacon front appears to be extremely well cured.”
Botha says people in Gauteng and Durban should keep an eye on the clouds, while Cape Town and Gqeberha can expect brighter conditions.
But there is one forecast everyone should prepare for.
The sound of Eskort bacon sizzling.
Her advice for Saturday is straightforward: check the latest local weather forecast and make sure Eskort bacon is on the menu.
109 years of pork expertise
Behind the playful weather campaign is a brand with more than a century of experience.
Eskort describes itself as South Africa’s leading antibiotic-free pork producer, with 109 years of expertise and gold standard quality.
The brand says that more than a century of experience has gone into perfecting its craft and building its reputation for quality pork products.
And while International Bacon Day celebrates bacon as a food, Eskort is using the occasion to highlight the range of ways its bacon can become part of South African meals.
Because bacon does not have to belong to one particular moment.
It can be breakfast.
It can be lunch.
It can be dinner.
It can be part of a burger, a braai or a weekend feast.
And this Saturday, it can apparently be part of the weather report too.
The final forecast: it’s Eskort Bacon Day
The genius of the Eskort Bacon Day idea is that it takes something South Africans already understand — checking the weather — and gives it an irresistibly unexpected twist.
Will it rain?
Maybe.
Will the sun shine?
In some places.
Will there be clouds?
Definitely.
Thunderstorms?
Possibly.
But Eskort’s national bacon forecast is considerably more certain.
100% chance of Eskort Bacon.
As Mone Gerryts puts it:
“Whatever the weather, today’s forecast is clear: it’s Eskort Bacon Day.”
So, this Saturday, before you decide what the weather has in store, perhaps check the frying pan first.
Because across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha, the forecast is looking delicious.
Happy International Bacon Day.
The bacon front has officially arrived.
