Days after celebrating the beginning of spring, inclement weather has sneaked in suddenly with very cold and rainy weather hitting most parts of the country.
IOL reported earlier on Friday that Gauteng residents have been urged to be cautious when using heating devices as the cold snap has hit the economic heartbeat province of South Africa.
Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson Makhaya Komisa urged motorists to be vigilant, particularly on the N2 highway in Gqeberha which is partially closed due to rough seas and rising tides.
On Friday morning, SA Weather Service senior forecaster Wayne Venter said the cold snap is not uncommon.
It is not unusual for this time of the year to get quite significant cold fronts and systems like cut-off lows. They usually occur over transition seasons, especially September and October, Venter spoke to broadcaster Newzroom Afrika .
