Pretoria - The N3 highway between Van Reenens Pass and Villiers in the Free State remains closed due to heavy snowfalls in the area.
Five South African Infantry Battalion (5SAI) from Ladysmith have been deployed to Van Reenens Pass to provide support to vehicles stuck due to heavy snow.
Heavy duty trucks have blocked the road and SANDF members are assisting to clear the route to allow for the free flow of traffic.