Clean-up operations are underway at the Sun City resort in the North West following a hailstorm that hit the region of Pilanesburg and surrounding areas on Saturday afternoon. It has caused significant damage to buildings and vehicles.
At least 200 rooms are reported to have been damaged, as well as the Gary Player country club. The storm forced resort management to evacuate day visitors.
Affected guests have been requested to return home.
Sun International says the resort’s emergency services are assessing the extent of the damage.
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Updated statement from @MillionThrills regarding the storm damage @SunCityResortSA.
More updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/sCt2H6tkqa
— Sun City Resort (@SunCityResortSA) December 16, 2018
We are in full recovery mode and are doing all we can to activate holiday mode.
Please be patient with us during this trying time. pic.twitter.com/3jExTi34DP
— Sun City Resort (@SunCityResortSA) December 16, 2018
Sun City after afternoon hail storm #SunCity #hail @SunCityResortSA pic.twitter.com/8qSMd4Wl2w
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) December 15, 2018
