While mop-up operations continue in parts of the province, the SA Weather Service has warned that more cold weather is coming to some provinces. See more here:
Heavy rains brought on by a series of cold fronts since last week have caused major damage to the Western Cape's roads and infrastructure.
Motorists have been detoured onto the R43 from Worcester via Wolseley, while the N7 was closed at the Citrusdal entrance due to flooding. Gale-force winds and heavy rainfall continued across the province on Monday and caused further damage to formal and informal housing structures, electrical and communication infrastructure, and uprooted trees.
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