Storm moves out of Gauteng
Updated | By Laila Majiet
Residents in pockets of Gauteng are picking up the pieces after a severe storm hit on Monday afternoon.
The South African Weather Service says the storm has moved out of Gauteng completely.
Forecaster Madimetja Thema says the storm has moved to two neighbouring provinces.
Warning:9 Oct 2017Severe TS obs over Ga-Moloi + Glen Cowie move to Steelport and Burgersfort area-damaging winds, heavy downpours+large hail
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 9, 2017
At this stage, Thema says he cannot confirm whether or not it was a tornado which caused devastation in Krugersdorp.
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Roofs were blown off and buildings structurally damaged.
Large hailstones the size of golf balls also caused significant damage in Krugersdorp and other parts of the province.
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