According to Gauteng Weather, the worst of the cold snap in the province is expected on Tuesday. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has urged parents, pupils and schools to take extra precautions as icy winds, rain and freezing temperatures grip the province. Cold snapAccording to Gauteng Weather, the worst of the cold snap in the province is expected on Tuesday, with maximum temperatures at multi-year lows and snow possible in places. Maile said pupils should wear school jerseys, jackets and other appropriate warm clothing to protect themselves against the cold. “Our priority is to keep pupils safe, warm and in the classroom,” Maile said, emphasising that the expected cold weather should not unnecessarily interrupt teaching and learning.