Orange level 6 weather warnings
South Africa is experiencing severe winter weather, with the South African Weather Service issuing an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive snow. Several mountain passes have been closed, and authorities are urging motorists to exercise extreme caution as conditions worsen.
Why it matters
The extreme weather poses significant risks to public safety and infrastructure, disrupting travel and daily life across multiple provinces.
JOHANNESBURG - A bitter blast is gripping parts of South Africa, with dangerous weather disrupting lives and travel.
The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive snow, with parts of the Eastern Cape and Free State among the hardest hit.
Eastern Cape authorities said a total of five mountain passes in the high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape remain closed to traffic as snowfall continues to affect parts of the province.
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