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IN PICS | Snow falls in Gauteng

10 July 2023 - 09:15 By TImesLIVE
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Snow fell over Johannesburg, Rosettenville.
Snow fell over Johannesburg, Rosettenville.
Image: ANTONIO MUCHAVE
Snow fell over Johannesburg, Rosettenville.
Snow fell over Johannesburg, Rosettenville.
Image: 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.
Image: 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.
Image: Alaister Russell
Out and about at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Out and about at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Image: Alaister Russell
From left: Sisters Onalenna and Thoriso Monama play in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
From left: Sisters Onalenna and Thoriso Monama play in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Image: 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.
Image: Alaister Russell
Rachel Axsel builds a snowman at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Rachel Axsel builds a snowman at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Image: 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.
Image: Alaister Russell
Kathrine Williams and her daughter Katie, aged 5, play in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Kathrine Williams and her daughter Katie, aged 5, play in the snow, 10 July 2023, at Jackson Dam in Alberton, South of Johannesburg.
Image: 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.
Image: Alaister Russell
Salmina Lephoto reacts to the snow on her morning commute to work, 10 July 2023, in Liefde en Vrede, South of Johannesburg.
Salmina Lephoto reacts to the snow on her morning commute to work, 10 July 2023, in Liefde en Vrede, South of Johannesburg.
Image: 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.
Image: 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.
Image: Alaister Russell
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.
Image: 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.
Image: 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.
Image: Alaister Russell
Snow snow everywhere.
Snow snow everywhere.
Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba
You wanna build a snowman.
You wanna build a snowman.
Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba
Kids playing in the snow in Gauteng.
Kids playing in the snow in Gauteng.
Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba
Braving the icy weather -- to gather some snow in Gauteng.
Braving the icy weather -- to gather some snow in Gauteng.
Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba
Arial view of snow fall in Gateng.
Arial view of snow fall in Gateng.
Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba
Gauteng being transformed by snow.
Gauteng being transformed by snow.
Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba
Peeps having fun.
Peeps having fun.
Image: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day
Johannesburg covered by snow falls this morning.
Johannesburg covered by snow falls this morning.
Image: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day
Johannesburg residents woke up to below freezing temperatures and light snowfall on Monday.
Johannesburg residents woke up to below freezing temperatures and light snowfall on Monday.
Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba

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