Pretoria, 26 July 2011 - In light of the current snowfalls that some parts of the country are experiencing, the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) advises the public to observe precaution measures put in place by municipal emergency services.
People travelling by road to various destinations in Eastern Cape and Free State need to take note that several roads in these provinces have been closed to public due to snow fall.
R67 Fort Beaufort, Seymour and Cathcart Closed yesterday but the snow has been removed and the road has been opened today.
Heavy Snow in Keiskammahoek Pass and the road has been opened today.
N2 between Mt Ayliff and Kokstad, Snowy and road closed - about 20 trucks and 3 buses trapped.
The NDMC, is awaiting details of the road closures in KwaZulu Natal.
Issued on behalf of the Ministry for Cooperative Governance and Tradition Affairs.