Cape Town – The snowfall in various provinces has created a winter wonderland for residents in South Africa.
People took to social media to share images and videos of the snowfall in their communities.
The Gauteng province, including Johannesburg, also experienced a snow flurry, with delighted residents sharing photos.
🥶 #ColdFront #snow Drive with caution ⚠️ #JHBTraffic #JoburgCares ^NB pic.twitter.com/exEkJhDXo2
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) July 10, 2023
However, the Eastern Cape transport department issued a warning to drivers, urging them to exercise caution on the province’s mountain passes due to snowfall causing disruptions on some roads.
The South African Weather Service had previously issued alerts for snow, indicating that it would spread across the country over the weekend and into Monday.
They also warned of cold temperatures and advised that snowfall would mainly affect high-lying areas.
Scenes from Johannesburg CBD! 🥶🥶🥶 please stay warm and safe 🙏🏾 #ColdFront pic.twitter.com/eJGQ0GvMeS
— PopCulture Princess (@KatlehoKGMR) July 10, 2023
It’s properly coming down ❄️🌨☃️🥶 pic.twitter.com/GCYnGuWbvb
— Rob AF. (@RobForbesDJ) July 10, 2023
We feel like kids…..wow THANK you mother nature. SNOW. #JoburgSnow pic.twitter.com/VQDDRv8wiz
— Clarence Watts (@clarencesdb) July 10, 2023
It’s snowing in Johannesburg and it’s a magical morning in Meyersdal ❄️#MeyersdalMoments pic.twitter.com/TQ8pYTBVgp
— Tšepang Molisana Real Estate (@MolisanaRE) July 10, 2023
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
