Road authorities reported flooded roads and several crashes as a result of the heavy rains.
SA Weather forecaster Kgoloselo Mahlangu told TimesLIVE on Saturday that the heavy rainfall was predicted to subside by Monday afternoon, however Johannesburg would still experience wet weather over the next week.
She said the rainfall, which led to flash flooding in several parts of Johannesburg, was normal during this time of the year.Morning satellite image . A lot of rain over eastern and central SA this morning. Flooding possible in parts of the Free State, Gauteng, North West, northern KZN and western Mpumalanga. Stay safe and keep a safe following distance when driving.
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