Photo: Duncan – between Richmond and Middelburg

Widespread snowfall in South Africa and Lesotho as cut-off low brings severe weather

6 May 2026
By Staff Writer


Snow has fallen in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and in Lesotho so far as per our forecast, and more is expected this week.

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Widespread and disruptive snowfall is possible this week. Click here for the forecast.


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Photo: Ian – Richmond, Northern Cape

Photo: Ian – Richmond

Photo: Lionel – Richmond

Photo: Duncan – between Richmond and Middelburg

Photo: Drikus – outside Graaff-Reinet

Photo: Nimza – Richmond, Northern Cape

Photo: Lindiwe – Noupoort

Photo: Edward – Richmond

Photo: Renate – Hanover

Photo: Andries – Noupoort, Northern Cape

Photo: Gavin – the top of Sani-Pass

Photo: Tau – Letšeng Lesotho

Photo: Afriski – Lesotho

Photo: The A1 in Lesotho