Rare Snowfall in South Africa Claims Two Lives, Disrupts Travel

Unseasonably heavy snowfall in South Africa’s coastal regions led to the deaths of two people and closed major highways, including the N3. The victims, stranded in their vehicles, succumbed to hypothermia. The provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Free State were hardest hit. Officials warned of potential flooding as the snow melts, and schools in the region were closed. Emergency services worked to clear roads and assist stranded motorists with food and warm drinks.