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The extreme weather, unusual for spring, has left motorists stranded in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. (Supplied by Border Management Authority)

South African Weather Service issues level 8 warning in KwaZulu-Natal as snowfall hits parts of the country

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 warning for further distributive weather conditions as snowfall continues to blanket the N3 highway, particularly between…

Rare snow in Johannesburg in 2023 caused a stir.(@ntombza/Twitter)

More weekend cold, snow and rain

Snow is expected on the peaks of the Cape, KZN and Lesotho

Seven pictures from New York’s #ThunderSnow

New Yorkers share pictures of the unseasonable weather as temperatures plummet below zero across all 50 states in the US.

Snow in Jozi

Weekend 101: Putin and Pussy Riots

Snow in Jozi, our swimmers bringing the gold home, Zumaville and more: Get up to date with this week’s talking points with Nickolaus Bauer.

Snow at Wits University in Johannesburg.

Snow in the city delights Jo’burg residents

Snowflakes continue to fall across Gauteng as the province experiences its greatest snowfall in recent years.

Western Cape emergency workers have successfully battled against heavy flooding and snow at the weekend.

Heavy flooding and snow keeps SA on its toes

Western Cape emergency workers have successfully battled against heavy flooding and snow at the weekend that forced 2 000 people to be evacuated.

Big freeze puts hope for an early spring on ice

Another cold front accompanied by heavy snowfalls, sleet and hail has swept across the country, dashing hopes of an early spring.

Snow still hampering traffic

Snow still hampering traffic

The N3 highway at Van Reenen’s Pass between the Free State and Kwazulu-Natal remained closed, but the weather service predicts no more snow.

Snow slows down SA roads

Widespread snowfall interrupted routines on Tuesday as major highways across the country were closed, leaving cars buried and motorists stranded.

US digs out from epic winter storm

US digs out from epic winter storm

Millions of Americans dug out from an epic winter storm on Wednesday that buried more than a third of the United States in drifting snow.

Weather chaos continues to hit UK airports

Weather chaos continues to hit UK airports

Snow and freezing temperatures continued to ground flights to and from Britain on Tuesday.

Anger rises as travel havoc snarls Britain, Europe

Frustrated travellers in Europe expressed fury on Monday at transportation officials’ inability to clear snow and ice from planes and runways.

Heavy snow causes travel chaos in Europe

Heavy snow causes travel chaos in Europe

Heavy snow disrupted the Christmas holiday getaway in Europe, forcing the continent’s biggest airports to close and leaving passengers stranded.

Snow closes Europe’s airports, schools, offices

Heavy snow disrupted air and rail travel in northern Europe on Monday, halting flights at Heathrow and bringing traffic in London to a standstill.