KZN focuses on clearing roads following severe snowstorms

By Johnathan Paoli

All motorists stranded on KwaZulu-Natal’s roads following heavy snowfalls over the weekend have been rescued, according to the provincial government.

The province will now shift its focus to mopping-up operations, including clearing roads.

“The provincial government has mobilised a comprehensive response team, including emergency rescue services from both the public and private sectors. The collaboration has been instrumental in providing support to stranded motorists along various routes,” KwaZulu-Natal acting premier Thembeni Madlopha-Mthethwa told reporters on Sunday.

While some media outlets reported that two people have died, the province has confirmed one death.

Several roads remain closed due to hundreds of cars and trucks still stuck on the roads.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi told reporters that additional graders had been deployed to assist in clearing the snow and ice.

“All cars have been evacuated, but there is still a problem of trucks abandoned on