Flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo suspended as severe flooding continues

Flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo have been suspended as severe flooding continues to disrupt movement and isolate communities in the area.

The suspension has left passengers stranded and further highlighted the broader impact of relentless rains across the province.

For communities already cut off by flooded roads, the grounding of flights has added to a growing sense of uncertainty.

Airlink said that the decision to halt operations was taken after flooding left roads impassable with restricted access to Hoedspruit Airport, which serves surrounding communities as well as the Kruger National Park and nearby lodges.

The airline said that flights will only resume once authorities declare it safe for operations to continue.

For travellers and locals the suspension has meant delays, disrupted plans and limited options in a region already battling flooded infrastructure and power outages.

Meanwhile, on the ground residents speak of sleepless nights watching water creep closer to their homes with some saying the feeling reminds them of the devastating floods.

The developments come as flooding continues to affect daily life across parts of Limpopo with communities still waiting for roads, services and connections to be fully restored.