Public urged to exercise utmost caution as more snowfall expected
MEC Jabu Mbalula urges motorists to exercise extreme caution amid cold weather, drizzle, and snow across the Free State Province #WinterDriving — Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) August 10, 2026 South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) says heavy snowfall is affecting parts of the N1 between Edenburg and Springfontein, while snow has also been reported along the N6 between Reddersburg and Smithfield.
This is after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued weather warnings for parts of the country, with conditions expected to bring hazardous travel, particularly over mountainous areas and along affected road networks.” SA Weather Report | 10 August 2026 The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) in the Free State says it is currently conducting assessment of the extent of damage caused by strong winds, in Koppies.
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