The greater part of the Western Cape is currently in the throes of a massive cold front storm sweeping past the province today and tomorrow.
Heavy rain, snowfall and possible flooding have been predicted for the next two days and schools and university’s have cancelled all classes and activities to ensure students’ safety.
Residents have posted photos of the situation, bearing witness to the storm’s strength.
Below are snaps and videos posted on social media today.
SHACKS blown down #capestorm in Phola park Malmesbury @MyNews24 @ewnreporter @SABCNewsOnline @CityofCT pic.twitter.com/8g3zxyTjVg
— BOSBEER /CAPE TOWN (@BOSBEER2006) June 7, 2017
My Granny’s house in Nyanga Emms drive #capestorm pic.twitter.com/brCkXTaLCq
— Pumeza (@Pumie80) June 7, 2017
#CapeStorm Our thoughts are with the people of #CapeTown during this adverse & difficult weather condition.We pray that God keep you safe. ???? pic.twitter.com/lRzSyogPMk
— Faizel Patel (@FaizelPatel143) June 7, 2017
If the road is like this i wonder how are the shacks. #capestorm pic.twitter.com/2v05clgQjK
— Bongani Mtlhavani (@searny) June 7, 2017
Electricity off my side (Sybrand Park) #capestorm – how’s everyone else?! Be safe pic.twitter.com/7ZSeHsDQPN
— KHALIL ALEKER (@KhalilAleker) June 7, 2017
#capestorm drive slow on the N2 pic.twitter.com/Trg4WHphhY
— Tcee ???? (@tcee_t) June 7, 2017
#capestorm @KFMza outside my house this morning. Well done @CityofCT for speedy response. pic.twitter.com/Jg7W5llgFh
— Andre Reddy (@reddy_andre) June 7, 2017
Corner of Helen Suzan and Beach Road #Capestorm pic.twitter.com/gIrbxo2UiN
— Ashraf Hendricks (@AshrafRSA) June 7, 2017
Sea Point promenade where some cars are 'foamed in' as it's rains sea foam from ocean swells #capestorm #CapeTownStorm pic.twitter.com/AlVi74Yjqa
— Jameel (@indie_impimpi) June 7, 2017
trees down in our road #CapeStorm pic.twitter.com/GXNxjac831
— Martinique Stilwell (@NikiStil) June 7, 2017