Cogta said multiple interventions have begun to yield results as some stranded motorists have already received support. The SA Weather Service (Saws) has issued a Level 8 warning for further disruptive snow.
uMngeni municipality sets up emergency centre for motorists stranded in snow, as Saws issues Level 8 warning for KZN
At the moment, helicopters can't fly, tow trucks can't move, and alternative routes are gridlocked and blocked by substantial snowfall. Photo: Se-Anne Rall/IOL “Local municipalities, in conjunction with other state organs, have mobilised graders to clear snow in affected regions, prioritising major routes to facilitate emergency access,” Cogta said in a statement.
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