EC flooding death toll rises to 86
As mop-up operations continue in the Eastern Cape, search and rescue teams continue working.
A home in Mthatha was partially destroyed during flooding in the area on 11 June 2025. Picture: Jacques Nelles/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - The death toll from the floods in the Eastern Cape has risen to 86.
This was announced during a briefing on Saturday addressed by the Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu, accompanied by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. The two met with police officials from the Mthatha area.
Earlier this week, parts of Eastern Cape were ravaged by severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and snow.
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As mop-up operations continue in the Eastern Cape, search and rescue teams continue working.
On Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa and other top government officials visited the Decolingy area in Mthatha, which was one of the hardest-hit areas.
He addressed more than 100 displaced residents at the Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School, west of Mthatha.
Many of those in attendance lost all their belongings, including their homes.
It's still unclear how many people are still missing.