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Snowstorm Hits Eastern Cape: Residents Urged to Stay Safe

6/11/2025

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A fierce cold front has swept through South Africa's Eastern Cape, blanketing towns like Barkly East and Rhodes in snow and plunging temperatures. With road closures and hazardous conditions, the South African Weather Service urges residents to stay warm and exercise caution while traveling. Winter has arrived, bringing both beauty and peril to the region.

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A fierce cold front has swept through South Africa's Eastern Cape, blanketing towns like Barkly East and Rhodes in snow and plunging temperatures. With road closures and hazardous conditions, the South African Weather Service urges residents to stay warm and exercise caution while traveling. Winter has arrived, bringing both beauty and peril to the region.