Weather warning | More heavy rain and snow expected this weekend

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A general view of heavy snowfall on a road to Harrismith from Sterkfontein dam on September 21, 2024. 
 
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DURBAN – More severe weather has been forecast for parts of KZN, Free State and Eastern Cape. 
The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KZN, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, released an alert to residents about the possibility of snowfall next week Monday and Tuesday.
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The aftermath of the last snowfall is still being assessed, but it’s being reported that some farmers lost livestock in parts of Qwaqwa and Harrismith and other areas near the N3 highway.
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The statement read, “The department has been in contact with the South African Weather Service, which has confirmed that early forecasts indicate the province will experience extremely cold temperatures on these days, potentially resulting in snowfall in some areas around the Drakensberg mountains, including parts of the Harry Gwala, uThukela, uMgungundlovu, and Amajuba Districts.”
“While this forecast is preliminary, further updates are expected.” 
“Residents across the province are assured that the Provincial Disaster Management Centre will continue to engage directly with stakeholders, including municipalities through the respective District Disaster Management Centres, social partners, and government entities responsible for law enforcement, disaster response, and roads, to ensure plans are in place to deal with any eventuality should the weather conditions deteriorate.”
Residents are urged to monitor weather forecasts through reliable sources.
Further updates will be provided by the Department.