Persistent heavy rains over the northern and eastern parts of the country are beginning to wreak havoc on infrastructure, with more than 180 mm of rain measured by residents of Louis Trichardt over the past 24-hour period.
According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the severe weather conditions are being caused by a persistent low-pressure system currently affecting the north-eastern regions of South Africa, bringing significant rainfall. In response, the SAWS yesterday issu...