Motorists urged to take caution amid rainy conditions in the Western Cape [SOUND]

# The Western Cape Mobility Department is urging motorists to be extra cautious on the roads amid wet and windy weather conditions. The South African Weather Service has issued an advisory for heavy rain and strong winds in parts of the country, including the Western and Eastern Cape, from today until Thursday. The department’s Traffic Chief, Maxine Bezuidenhout, says drivers are advised to slow down, increase following distances, and ensure vehicles are roadworthy: