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Road freight industry playing catch up following snowfall

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GUEST - Gavin Kelly, The Road Freight Association’s Chief Executive Officer

Heavy snowfall caused major disruptions in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province on Saturday.

Motorists were forced to spend the night in their vehicles as one of the country's main highways, the N3, was blanketed with unusually thick snow.

Roads in the area have been closed, and traffic authorities have warned motorists to delay journeys and keep clear of the area.
23 Sep 2024 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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