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Johanesburg residents woke up to snow on Monday.Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba

Winter wonderland as snow hits most parts of South Africa‚ including Joburg

It was a winter wonderland for most parts of South Africa as snow hit various provinces between Friday and Monday morning. Residents across South Africa took to social media to share images and videos of snowfall or flakes making landfall…

CAUTION: Snowfall at the Barkly Pass                    Picture: SUPPLIED

Barkly Pass closed due to snow

The transport department in the province has urged road users to be vigilant and exercise caution on the roads following reports of snowfall at the Barkly Pass this morning. The R58 route between Elliot and Barkly East has been closed…

Motorists urged to drive safe as snow hits Barkly and Penhoek Pass

The provincial department of transport has urged motorists to exercise caution on the road as severe weather conditions hit parts of the district. The department indicated on their Facebook page that the Barkly Pass on the R58 was still…

GALLERY: Snow in parts of the Eastern Cape

BRRRR: Extreme cold weather conditions dominating most parts of the country. On their Facebook page, Eastern Cape department of transport have warned motorists to be cautious when driving on wet and slippery roads Pictures: SOURCED

A blanket of snow covers Afriski resort in Lesotho. Parts of South Africa are in for a cold snap this weekend.Image: Afriski Mountain Resort/ Martin Schultz

WATCH | Snow in Drakensberg, Eastern Cape and Lesotho

The Drakensberg, Lesotho and parts of the Eastern Cape got a taste of winter after snow fell overnight, while chilly conditions and rain are expected to spread to other areas of South Africa this weekend. The SA Weather Service (Saws)…

Snow fell over Prince Albert in the Western Cape Picture: SNOW REPORT SA

Bloemfontein and Welkom coldest places in SA after cold front

Bloemfontein and Welkom were the two coldest places in the country on Wednesday with temperatures dropping to minus 5 degrees, the SA Weather Service said. “The cold front has now exited our country and as a result temperatures have…