The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has issued a warning to residents as a cut-off low pressure system brings cold, wet weather and light snowfall to the region. MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi noted that while the most severe rainfall is expected in the Western and Eastern Cape, KZN will experience a significant drop in temperatures, particularly in the Drakensberg mountain range where light snowfall is anticipated on Thursday. Motorists are reassured that major transport routes, including Van Reenen’s Pass on the N3 corridor, will remain open, but are advised to maintain safe distances and exercise caution due to wet conditions. Farmers are urged to protect livestock and pets from the cold, and hikers are advised to postpone mountain trips due to rapidly changing weather. The Provincial Disaster Management Centre has activated response protocols, with municipal disaster teams on high alert and emergency services monitoring high-risk areas.