Heavy snow continues to blanket parts of South Africa and Lesotho, and the inclement weather has since affected tourists and travelers in both countries.
AfriSki Mountain Resort in Lesotho reported having over 20-30cm of snow since last night, adding that they're knee-deep in the snow in some areas
Passengers stuck on the road in a taxi near the resort were rescued by staff and given shelter from the snow at no cost Speaking to Briefly News, the resort's general manager, Gerrie Schoeman said the landscape looks like something out of a fairytaleand Lesotho have been turned into a winter wonderland in Spring. Large parts of the country remain blanketed by snow, leaving many amazed.
The power utility issued a statement saying that repair times would be affected by the country's inclement weather.Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He received a Diploma in Journalism from the Caxton Cadet School. He spent 11 years covering a wide variety of news as a community journalist, including politics, crime and current affairs. He also was a Head of Department for Sports Brief, where he covered both local and international sporting news. Email: byron.
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