Table Mountain reported its first dusting of snow in four years on the morning of Wednesday, August 28. Snow is an unusual occurrence on Table Mountain and it was last spotted on August 29, 2020.
Footage of white snow covered Table Mountain quickly went viral across social media platforms TikTok, X and Instagram.
On Instagram, Table Mountain Cableway said: “It’s official! It’s snowing on Table Mountain! The mountain is covered in a beautiful layer of snow, turning our stunning landscape into a winter wonderland!
“But that’s not all! Table Mountain is in the running for Africa's Leading Tourist Attraction in the World Travel Awards 2024! Your vote can help us bring home this prestigious title and showcase the magic of our iconic landmark to the world.”
According to the South African Weather Service, the snow is a result of a cold weather front making its way through the country and is expected to hit Gauteng on Friday.
Cape Town has been experiencing inclement weather and gale force winds since the start of the week and the snow comes as the country prepares for Spring.
On Tuesday, strong to gale force winds battered areas along the coast of Cape Town, the Garden Route, Overberg, Cape Winelands and Central Karoo ushering icy temperatures in the Western Cape Province.
Matrooseberg Reserve, a popular winter wonderland destination also reported snowfall expected to head into the weekend.
Netizens were both surprised and excited aout the reports of snow in the Mother City. Commenting on a video posted to TikTok, this is what they had to say.
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@lindz_365 said: “Cape Town is really another country 😳😳 it’s 30 degrees here in Pretoria!”
Another user, @gideonstephenalil, said: “I'm literally staring at Sunshine right now... Cape Town is genuinely 4 seasons in 1 day.”
@lebo_ke_star said: “Almost died this morning of this cold😩😫 currently in George, it is just as cold😭 I wanna go back to PTA, I cannot.”
And @blackt419 said: “No wonder it’s ice cold today 🥶 am tired of this weather.”