Gift of Givers on N3 snow-stranded motorists and relief efforts

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Relief and recovery operations have been underway since the N3 toll route was reopened last night.
Thousands of people travelling on the national route were trapped their vehicles when snow brought traffic to a halt on Friday.
On Saturday, graders and rescue teams began clearing the area in the vicinity of Montrose in Harrismith.
The Road Traffic Inspectorate and other agencies have been escorting vehicles onto the southbound lanes towards Durban.
Motorists have meanwhile been urged to proceed with caution and drive slowly.

The Gift of the Givers was one of the relief teams dispatched to help.

Founder Imtiaz Sooliman says they distributed blankets, hot beverages, and food.

Listen to the full interview with Sooliman here.
21 Sep 2024 4AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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