Search and recovery efforts continue for Eastern Cape flood victims

JOHANNESBURG - The Eastern Cape government is continuing the search for missing victims, including two children, as the province is still reeling from being battered by heavy floods.

To date, 102 bodies have been recovered across various districts and 56 victims have been buried since the tragic ordeal.

Spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie said that 96 bodies have been identified and handed over to families - while six remain unidentified.

She adds that DNA testing may be required to help positively identify some of the deceased, as some bodies were found already decomposed.

"The search and recovery teams are continuing working tirelessly to locate and recover any possible remaining bodies. Government continues to offer sympathies to all the families of the bereaved. As well as provide critical support to ensure the burial of the victims in a dignified manner.