NATIONAL NEWS - Several trees have fallen over and all the low-water bridges have been closed in Centurion, Pretoria and surrounding areas.
The Gauteng Weather Service warned motorists of extensive flooding in Centurion after the Hennops and Appies rivers broke their banks due to the heavy rain.
Motorists have also been cautioned to avoid the R55 leading to Valhalla after a car drove into a sinkhole (pictured). The driver escaped unharmed.
Residents have been asked to avoid all streams and low-lying areas when flooded and were warned not to attempt hazardous crossings.
Houses are flooded and many people report that their roofs are leaking. It was reported that a homeless woman needed to be rescued by emergency workers in flooded Soweto.
