WATCH | Wits biometeorology expert explains cold, rain and snowy conditions in SA and Johannesburg

According to expert Jennifer Fitchett from Wits University, the spell of cold weather, rain, and snow in South Africa—including Johannesburg—was primarily caused by a cold low-pressure system that broke away from the main system and became stalled over the interior. This system trapped cold, moist air for an extended period, creating conditions for snowfall in higher-altitude areas.