Economy loses billions following KZN snowstorm

DURBAN - Business people would tell you that stationery trucks on the roads may have a dire impact on the economy. 

Well, this happened at the weekend on the N3 between Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, where several trucks were among those stuck due to heavy snow. 

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The bad weather brought the country’s busiest highway to a standstill, delaying cargo from reaching its destination. 

Provincial secretary of the National African Federation Chamber Of Commerce in KZN, France Nhlapo says estimated losses can run into billions.