Sun International in a statement confirmed the resort had been affected by the massive storm and flash floods after the hail storm hit the North West region of the Pilanesberg and surrounding areas at 16: 30 Saturday afternoon. 

It caused substantial damage to the hotel rooms as well as the Sun Central family and entertainment precinct. 

Vehicles and buildings were damaged and day visitors were immediately evacuated and bused away from badly affected areas. The resort's emergency services were then on the ground and assessing the extent of the damage. 

Sun International told SABC around 80 rooms at the Soho Hotel, 40 rooms at the Cabanas, 30 at the Cascades Hotel, 26 at the Vacation Club and 20 at The Palace were damaged. 

Moses Kotane Local Municipality spokesperson Beauty Makganye told News24 it appeared that Sun City was worst affected by the storm. She says no flooding has yet been reported in the surrounding villages. 

Visitors intending to head to Sun City have been advised to first check with the hotel, before travelling to the resort.

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