RTI reports about a snowfall along the Drankensberg area. It is drizzling in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal: Duma receives a report and is happy about the work of teams from both departments of transport and human settlements*
Media and public Statement by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma.
29 July 2026
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: I have received reports from teams led by heads of departments of Transport, Zibusiso Dlamini and Human Settlements Max Mbili.
From last night until now, our highly dedicated team from Road Traffic Inspectorate has been monitoring our road networks.
Team human settlements is also doing the same.
RTI team reported the following at 10h00:-
1. There is a snowfall in Drakensburg Mountain (Sani Pass Boarder and Mount Fletcher.
2. Kokstad: It is raining.
3. Underberg: It is raining and misty.
3. Operators of Graders are on standby to remove the snow before it could accumulate to more than 30 cm.
4. Van Reenen between Harrismith and Ladysmith is being closely monitored to ensure road closure where necessary. This will help to prevent motorists from being stuck on the N3.
Human Settlements roving team reported the following:-
4. It is drizzling in some parts of Durban and other municipalities along the coast.
5. Coastal and low lying areas where there are informal settlements are being closely monitored.
6. The team spent time in Quarry Heights Informal Settlements.
7. Team Human Settlements working with eThekwini Municipality Human Settlements & Infrastructure has made more than 170 rooms available at our newly acquired Montclair Lodge. We will accommodate families that may be left destitute because of floods.
8. There is construction on the Quarry Heights Bridge which was partially destroyed by floods in 2022. Gabrion are being installed by eThekwini Municipality to prevent soil erosion and restore sidewalks.
9. Engineers from Department of Transport have ensured that culverts are installed in some bridges to prevent water from pooling on the road which normally results in flooding.
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Issued by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements
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