Snowstorms paralyze parts of South Africa; floods kill

A severe winter storm has caused widespread disruption in South Africa, with heavy snowfall and flooding leading to multiple fatalities. Roads are impassable in some areas. At least seven people have died in Eastern Cape province due to flooding, including a bus carrying students that was swept away. Several children are still missing. The N2 highway and other major routes are closed due to heavy snow. The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for dangerous conditions, including high waves along the coast. This extreme weather is unusual for the region, which is currently experiencing winter.