The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has said that an intense cut-off low-pressure system is bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, very cold temperatures, light snow and rough sea conditions to parts of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

The worst disruptive rainfall is expected in parts of the Western and Eastern Cape, where authorities have placed disaster management teams on high alert and urged residents, businesses, farmers and motorists to take precautions.

In KwaZulu-Natal, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) said residents should prepare for a sharp drop in temperatures, with light snowfall expected over the Drakensberg mountain range on Thursday.

Provincial Cogta MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, through the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, called on residents, motorists and farmers to remain vigilant as the severe weather system moves across parts of the country.

“Our Provincial Disaster Management Centre has activated the

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