Snow in South Africa | Two people have died from hypothermia

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Snow in KwaZulu-Natal
A general view of heavy snowfall on a road to Harrismith from Sterkfontein dam on September 21, 2024. 
 
Snow in the KZN midlands
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A general view of heavy snowfall on a road to Harrismith from Sterkfontein dam on September 21, 2024. 
 
Large parts of the country have experienced a substantial drop in temperatures and heavy rain.
Snow in the KZN midlands
DURBAN – At least two people have died from hypothermia, after being trapped in the snow on the N3 in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands.
KwaZulu-Natal Acting Premier, Thembeni Madlopha-Mthethwa made the announcement at a briefing on Sunday afternoon.
Madlopha-Mthethwa, gave an update on interventions to deal with the current severe weather impacting the province.
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She also outlined emergency measures, coordination efforts with rescue teams and steps being taken to ensure the safety of residents and road users.  
Madllopha-Mthethwa says while many others remain trapped, many others have been rescued.
It’s been an unprecedented weekend of bad weather in KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State.
Heavy snowfall brought travel between the two provinces to a halt, with travellers unable to continue to their destinations.