Three mountain passes closed due to snowfall in the Eastern Cape [SOUND]

# Three mountain passes in the northern parts of the Eastern Cap are currently closed due to heavy snowfall. These are the Barkly Pass on the R58 between Elliot and Barkly East, ⁠Penhoek Pass on the N6 between Komani and James Calata and Boesmanshoek Pass between Sterkstroom and Molteno. The provincial Department of Transport spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, says motorists are advised to avoid these routes until further notice: