A 24-year-old woman has been reported missing in the Western Cape after being swept away by floodwaters while attempting to cross a low-lying bridge.
Emergency services have launched a search operation as severe winter weather continues to wreak havoc across the region.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued warnings of widespread snowfall, heavy rainfall, and plunging temperatures across the country, with all provinces—except Limpopo—expected to be affected. The extreme weather is being driven by a combination of a powerful cold front and a cut-off low-pressure system.
The intense conditions are forecast to persist until midweek, with emergency services on high alert nationwide.
Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution, particularly when travelling, and to avoid flooded areas as the adverse weather continues.