Snow falls over parts of the country as a cold front moves in
Forecaster Odirile Modipa confirmed the snowfall, saying, 'Light snow has been observed over the northern parts of the Eastern Cape and is expected to continue into tomorrow.'
The cold front also triggered scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Free State, Northern Cape, and Western Cape. Severe weather alerts have been issued, including a yellow level 1 warning for damaging waves along the southern coastline.
'Severe thunderstorms are likely in the central interior, including parts of the Northern Cape and Free State,' said Modipa.
She added that these could bring strong winds and hail.
Sutherland, known for its cold weather, recorded an overnight minimum of -2°C. Maximum temperatures in the region remain below 10°C, with Cape Town reaching only 15°C and East London at 16°C.
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