# The Eastern Cape Transport Department has closed the R58 between Lady Grey and Ekhephini after heavy snowfall left several vehicles stranded in thick snow. Snow has also been reported on the R56 between Matatiele and Mount Fletcher, creating dangerous driving conditions. Motorists are being diverted to alternative routes and are urged to postpone non-essential travel while road maintenance and traffic teams monitor conditions.
Heavy snowfall forces closure of R58 in Eastern Cape