Western cape rains
Snow, heavy rain predicted for Western Cape over the weekend
The SA Weather Service has sent out a disruptive-snow alert for the province, as well as the Northern Cape.
Operators have reported poor visibility and erratic telecommunications, extending journey times by at least an hour.
MEC Alan Winde says extra manpower has been put in place in Knysna as a severe weather warning has been issued.
Officials are assessing informal settlements in Khayelitsha, Strand and Philippi, among other areas.
The weather service says a cold snap is quickly making its way across the country.
The Disaster Risk Management teams are on high alert and providing assistance to flooded areas.
Cape Peninsula disaster officials have been put on high alert as a cold front brings with it heavy rain.
The City says over a 1,500 structures have been damaged and food, blankets and shelter have been distrubuted.
A cold front has lashed the Western Cape over the last few days, affecting many informal settlements.
The council has provided hundreds of meals, blankets and mattresses to affected locals.
Forecaster Kate Turner says no rain is expected after Friday morning.
The two men were sleeping under a bridge and were swept away by flooding after heavy rain.
Around 18,000 people have been affected by severe weather conditions in the Western Cape.
About 18,000 people have been affected by the heavy rainfall experienced in parts of the province.
Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc across the Western Cape since the start of the weekend.
Heavy rains and possible flash floods are expected in parts of the Western Cape.
The Cape Peninsula will see severe winter weather for much of this week.
The South African Weather Service said Capetonians should brace themselves for more cold fronts.
Officials estimate that more than 30,000 have been affected by the stormy cold weather.