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The Citizen
2 hours ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Motorists urged to be cautious as snow falls across Eastern Cape
Snow covered fields, roads and mountian passes in the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape Transport Department has also urged motorists to take precautions on the road. Picture: Screengrab of video. The Eastern Cape Transport Department has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads. The department shared videos with The Citizen showing snow-covered fields and hills. The road surface has a layer of snow on it. Snow Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson Unathi Binqose said the Wapadsberg Pass on the R61 between Nxuba (Cradock) and Graaff-Reinet is not yet closed. 'However, motorists are urged to use that road only if they really need to, and in doing that, proceed with caution. We are keeping a close eye on other mountain passes as well. 'We are keeping a close eye on other mountain passes as well. Meanwhile, the N6 road Komani (Queenstown) and Cathcart is closed due to a truck accident that spilled hazardous chemicals on the road. The road will be closed for a period of time,' Binqose said. WATCH Snow in the Eastern Cape The Eastern Cape Transport Department has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads after snowfall in the province. Snow covered fields, roads and mountian passes in the Eastern Cape. Vids: Unathi Binqose #Snow #EasternCape @TheCitizen_News June 9, 2025 ALSO READ: Snow, disruptive rain and severe thunderstorms to sweep across country Joburg Meanwhile, the Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) says no major incidents were reported in the city following the intense cold front, which is sweeping across the country, including Johannesburg in Gauteng. South Africans will continue to experience wintry conditions, with a cold, wet, and windy start to the week in the country. This is due to a strong cut-off low sweeping across the country, accompanied by snow, as a high-pressure system rides in behind a cold front. However, conditions in Gauteng are relatively calm, with no snow, and the South African Weather Service (Saws) says it will be cool in places in the north, otherwise partly cloudy and cold, becoming cloudy with isolated showers and rain. ALSO READ: Winter wonderland: Snow expected in Gauteng next week Alert Joburg Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi urged residents to continue taking precautions during the cold spell. 'Residents are urged to continue to look after all heating devices, things like heaters, braziers, paraffin stoves not to leave them unattended while in use so that we can be able to prevent fire incidents which might occur during these extreme cold temperatures. 'From our side as the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services together with our disaster management monitoring teams and all our specialised teams are monitoring all seven regions of the city for any emergencies,' Mulaudzi said. The Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) says no major incident were reported in the city following the intense cold front which is sweeping across the country including Johannesburg in Gauteng. Robert Mulaudzi explains. #Johannesburg #ColdFront @TheCitizen_News — 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) June 9, 2025 Weather warnings The Weather Service has issued two orange and six yellow level warnings for several parts of the country, with warnings of very cold, wet and windy conditions, including snow for several parts of the country. Localised flooding, road closures and icy conditions are also expected in some areas. NOW READ: Eskom winter outlook: Here's how many days of load shedding to expect in SA
Straits Times
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
15 killed in head-on road crash in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG – A nighttime collision between a packed minibus taxi and a pick-up truck has killed 15 people in rural South Africa, a transport official said on May 4. Five people were in hospital with serious injuries after the crash at around midnight on May 3 near the Eastern Cape town of Maqoma, about 1,000 kilometres south of Johannesburg, provincial transport spokesman Unathi Binqose official told broadcaster Newzroom Afrika. The drivers of both vehicles were among the dead and an inquest would be opened to determine what happened, Mr Binqose said. The victims included 13 passengers in the minibus, which was reportedly travelling from the town of Qonce to Cape Town, a journey of nearly 1,000 kilometres. South Africa has a sophisticated and busy road network. It also has a high rate of road deaths, blamed mostly on speeding, reckless driving and vehicles that are not roadworthy. Road accidents claimed more than 11,800 lives in 2023, with pedestrians making up around 45 percent of the victims, according to the latest data from the Road Traffic Management Corporation. - AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Herald
04-05-2025
- The Herald
Fifteen killed, five seriously injured in Eastern Cape crash
A horrific head-on collision involving a minibus taxi and a bakkie claimed the lives of 15 people on the R63 between Adelaide and Maqoma at midnight on Saturday. Provincial transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose said the Toyota Quantum minibus taxi was travelling from Qonce to Cape Town when it collided with the Isuzu Double Cab bakkie. 'The driver of the Double Cab and 13 passengers in the Quantum, including the driver, were declared dead at the scene,' Binqose said. Six people were rushed to hospital, where one later succumbed to injuries, bringing the death toll to 15. Five others sustained serious injuries. An inquest docket has been opened. Daily Dispatch
News24
04-05-2025
- News24
15 people killed in head-on collision between bakkie and taxi in Eastern Cape
Fifteen people have died in a head-on collision between two vehicles in the Eastern Cape. The incident, which took place on the R63 road between Adelaide and Maqoma (formerly Fort Beaufort), resulted in five others sustaining injuries. According to Eastern Cape transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose, a fully loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie collided head-on at about midday on Saturday. "It is alleged that a white Quantum, travelling from Qonce to Cape Town, collided head-on with an Isuzu double cab [bakkie] that was travelling from Adelaide to KwaMaqoma direction. The driver of the double cab died on the scene and 13 occupants in the Quantum were also declared dead on the scene," said Binqose. The taxi driver was among those declared dead at the scene. Six people were injured and rushed to local hospitals. One person died of their injuries at the hospital, according to Binqose. "An inquest docket has been opened for further investigations as both drivers died in the accident," he added.
The South African
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- The South African
15 killed in horror head-on road crash in rural South Africa
A night-time collision between a packed minibus taxi and a pick-up truck has killed 15 people in rural South Africa, a transport official said on Sunday. Five people were in hospital with serious injuries after the crash at around midnight on Saturday to Sunday near the Eastern Cape town of Maqoma, provincial transport spokesman Unathi Binqose confirmed. The drivers of both vehicles were among the dead and an inquest would be opened to determine what happened, Binqose said. The victims included 13 passengers in the minibus, which was reportedly travelling from the town of Qonce to Cape Town, a journey of nearly 1 000km. South Africa has a sophisticated and busy road network. It also has a high rate of road deaths, blamed mostly on speeding, reckless driving and unroadworthy vehicles. Road accidents claimed more than 11 800 lives in 2023, with pedestrians making up around 45 percent of the victims, according to the latest data from the Road Traffic Management Corporation. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
