Heavy rains force motorists on alternative routes to South Africa

Niël Terblanché Strong winter rains are still expected to continue falling over large parts of southern Namibia and while the extreme cold still poses a danger to livestock and vulnerable people. The main road that connects Namibia to South Africa at Noordoewer was damaged on Wednesday night after heavy rains fell in the area. The road along the so-called Vyf Myl Poort to the immediate south of Vioolsdrif in South Africa was destroyed in several places by rushing flood waters. The South African roads authority in a statement warned motorists about the severe damage to the road N7 main route.…