WATCH | Economy loses billions after snowstorm in KZN

DURBAN- Business people say trucks with traffic at a standstill on the road could have a serious impact on the economy.

This happened last weekend on the N3 between Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, where several trucks were stuck due to heavy snowfall.

READ: Truck industry hit by snowfall on N3

Bad weather blocked the country’s busiest highway, causing delays to freight traffic.

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