Public urged to exercise utmost caution as more snowfall expected
SANRAL says heavy snowfall is affecting parts of the N1 between Edenburg and Springfontein
The South African government has issued a warning urging the public to exercise extreme caution as severe winter weather, including heavy snowfall, freezing conditions, rain, and strong winds, affects various parts of the country. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued weather warnings for these conditions, which are expected to bring hazardous travel, particularly over mountainous areas and along affected road networks.
Government officials have advised the public to rely on official updates from the South African Weather Service, provincial traffic authorities, road agencies, disaster management structures, and emergency services for the latest information on road conditions.
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