Pretoria - The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists and public transport drivers to be cautious on the roads as unfavourable weather conditions are set to spread throughout the country.
Traveling was delayed in coastal provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Western Cape following snow fall on Monday.
Multiple collisions were also reported in many parts of the provinces.
The South African Weather Services reported that thunderstorms and rainy conditions are expected to spread inland from Tuesday to Thursday.
Severe thunderstorms with hail and heavy downpours were also predicted over Gauteng in the coming days.
The RMTC warned motorists that there may be delays on the roads as a result of rainy weather, which generally tends to affect traffic lights and visibility.
“Motorists are urged to keep their lights on, increase the following distances and reduce speed during wet weather conditions. It would advisable for those wishing to be on time for work to travel earlier than usual to avoid delays.
“Motorists should also avoid driving during thunderstorms and heavy downpours as roads become slippery and visibility becomes poor,” the RTMC warned. – SAnews.gov.za
