N9 between Graaff Reinet and Middleburg closed to traffic due to snowfall

The Lootsberg pass on the N9 between Graaff Reinet and Middleburg in the Eastern Cape is now closed to traffic due to snowfall.  Snow is falling over a number of high lying areas of the Eastern Cape and traffic authorities are also keeping a close eye on the Wapadsberg Pass on the R61 between Nxuba and Graaff-Reinet.  The cold snap is expected to persist for the next few days. Jon Gericke spoke to South African Weather Service, Lehlohonolo Thobela