Hundreds impacted by cold front
In Langa, 240 people from 67 homes are affected.
READ: Western Cape storms leave thousands affected
Masincedane saw 80 people displaced from 20 homes and in Kampies, Strandfontein, 150 people in 50 homes are dealing with the aftermath.
The city says it's working with NGOs on relief efforts, with better weather expected on Monday.
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