7 killed in Eastern Cape floods
The fatalities come amid intense cold and flooding conditions that have severely affected several communities in the province.
FILE: Snow falls in the Eastern Cape. Picture: Supplied/Eastern Cape Department of Transport
JOHANNESBURG - Seven people have been confirmed dead in the Eastern Cape as the province continues to be battered by severe floods.
The fatalities come amid intense cold and flooding conditions that have severely affected several communities in the province.
Six of the bodies were found along Decoligny village in Mthatha, while the seventh body was recovered in Tsolo near the Bedlana River.
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Eastern Cape government spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie said rescue teams are still searching for a minibus carrying school children that was swept away earlier on Tuesday.
"Provincial Government regrets the tragic loss of life during this period and wishes to send condolences to the families of the bereaved. The severe weather conditions have also caused significant damages to road infrastructure, displacement of residents, and unfortunately, loss of lives."