While snowfall saw parts of the Western Cape and the rest of the country turned into a winter wonderland over the weekend, more icy cold weather has been predicted for the week.
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Over the weekend, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said that very low temperatures, along with windy and rainy conditions were expected across South Africa over the next few days. Swartberg Pass is closed and motorists are advised not to use this route.
‘The much-anticipated cold front has made landfall over the western parts of South Africa, resulting in significant cooling in daytime temperatures as well as showers and rain,’ said the SAWS on Saturday.
‘Snow started to fall (Saturday) morning over the high-lying areas of the Western and Northern Cape and is expected to spread to the high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape later, where it could become disruptive in places. Snow will spread to the southern Drakensberg (Sunday), with light snowfall possible along the eastern Highveld and escarpment of Mpumalanga on Monday.’
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The cold conditions reached Johannesburg with snow reported in Gauteng this morning.
Very cold conditions are also expected across the Eastern Cape with widespread frost on Tuesday morning.
‘Light snowfall is possible over the extreme eastern Highveld regions and the escarpment of Mpumalanga on Monday, where maximum temperatures will be below 7°C.’
Meanwhile, inclement weather also saw multiple faults that left Eskom customers in Driftsands and Kleinmond without electricity.
‘Very cold, wet and windy conditions have affected the restoration efforts of Eskom technicians who are working around the clock to bring back electricity supply to customers in the affected areas,’ said the power utility.
‘In Kleinmond, approximately 60 customers will be without electricity until (Sunday).
Technicians were forced to suspend repair work due to adverse weather conditions that compromised their safety.
‘In Driftsands, muddy terrain is preventing access to the faulty line affecting electricity supply to customers. Technicians will be dispatched to assess the situation before commencing repairs under safe conditions.’
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