Staff Reporter
Snow closed Sani Pass on Friday while storm damage was reported in northern KwaZulu-Natal, as forecasters warned of disruptive snow, damaging coastal conditions and bitter cold in parts of the country.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) said heavy snowfall on the Lesotho side of Sani Pass had forced the immediate closure of the mountain route, which links KZN with Lesotho.
Motorists and travellers intending to cross into Lesotho from KwaZulu-Natal have been advised to postpone their trips until authorities declare the route safe.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecast cold and disruptive conditions across several provinces on Friday, including disruptive snow over the north-eastern high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape.
SAWS also issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for wind and waves between Plettenberg Bay and East London, warning that conditions could make navigation difficult and result in small vessels taking on
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