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IN PICS | Snow falls in Gauteng

Gauteng residents woke up to temperatures below freezing on Monday, and from about 8am snow fell in many parts of the province.

Rachel Axsel builds a snowman while coming out to see the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. Gauteng residents were surprised when large parts of the province experienced snow following a cold front that made its way over the province the night before. Picture: Alaister Russell
Rachel Axsel builds a snowman while coming out to see the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. Gauteng residents were surprised when large parts of the province experienced snow following a cold front that made its way over the province the night before. Picture: Alaister Russell (Alaister Russell)
Snowfall in Rosettenville.
Snowfall in Rosettenville. (Antonio Muchave)
Snow fell over Johannesburg, including in Rosettenville.
Snow fell over Johannesburg, including in Rosettenville. (ANTONIO MUCHAVE)
Thembi Jeja takes photographs out in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. Gauteng residents were surprised when large parts of the province experienced snow following a cold front that made its way over the province the night before.
Thembi Jeja takes photographs out in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. Gauteng residents were surprised when large parts of the province experienced snow following a cold front that made its way over the province the night before. (Alaister Russell)

Gauteng residents woke up to temperatures below freezing on Monday, and from about 8am snow fell in many parts of the province. 

Kathrine Williams puts gloves on her daughter Katie Williams, aged 5 while they play in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Kathrine Williams puts gloves on her daughter Katie Williams, aged 5 while they play in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. (Alaister Russell)
Out and about at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Out and about at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. (Alaister Russell)
Residents come out to see and play in the snow at Jackson Dam in Alberton, south of Johannesburg, on Monday. This saw energy demands rising, forcing Eskom to implement stage 6 load-shedding.
Residents come out to see and play in the snow at Jackson Dam in Alberton, south of Johannesburg, on Monday. This saw energy demands rising, forcing Eskom to implement stage 6 load-shedding. (Alaister Russell)
Residents come out to see and play in the snow at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Residents come out to see and play in the snow at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. (Alaister Russell)
Residents come out to see and play in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Residents come out to see and play in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. (Alaister Russell)
Edward Modiba plays with his son Motheo Modiba in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Edward Modiba plays with his son Motheo Modiba in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. (Alaister Russell)
From left: Alex Grobler and Sisters Onalenna and Thoriso Monama play in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
From left: Alex Grobler and Sisters Onalenna and Thoriso Monama play in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. (Alaister Russell)
Jenna Axsel plays with Onalenna Monama as they come out to see the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Jenna Axsel plays with Onalenna Monama as they come out to see the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. (Alaister Russell)
Jenna Axsel plays with Onalenna Monama, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Jenna Axsel plays with Onalenna Monama, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg. (Alaister Russell)
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Snow snow everywhere.
Snow snow everywhere. (Ziphozonke Lushaba)
You wanna build a snowman.
You wanna build a snowman. (Ziphozonke Lushaba)
Children enjoy the winter holidays in Gauteng playing in the snow.
Children enjoy the winter holidays in Gauteng playing in the snow. (Ziphozonke Lushaba)
Arial view of snow fall in Gateng.
Arial view of snow fall in Gateng. (Ziphozonke Lushaba)
Gauteng was transformed by snow on Monday.
Gauteng was transformed by snow on Monday. (Ziphozonke Lushaba)
Johannesburg covered by snow falls this morning.
Johannesburg covered by snow falls this morning. (Freddy Mavunda © Business Day)
Poor management decisions, delays, increased demand caused by freezing weather, lower generation by renewables due to inclement weather, outage slips and funding challenges were all offered up as excuses for intensified load-shedding. 
Poor management decisions, delays, increased demand caused by freezing weather, lower generation by renewables due to inclement weather, outage slips and funding challenges were all offered up as excuses for intensified load-shedding.  (Ziphozonke Lushaba)

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