Several communities in the Thulamela Local Municipality have been affected by flooding following heavy rainfall across parts of the municipality, causing damage to infrastructure and disrupting movement in some areas. The municipality said the persistent rains have resulted in washed-away roads, damaged bridges and flooding of homes in low-lying areas. Read more
Four people died over the weekend after their car was swept away by a flooded stream in Makotopong Village outside Polokwane, Limpopo. The incident happened on Saturday, 7 March, when the victims reportedly tried to cross a flooded low-lying bridge. ALSO READ | Two bodies recovered after a van was swept Read more
A total of two people have tragically drowned and four are missing after a car they were travelling in was washed away on a bridge. This is after a car that was carrying eight people was swept away while attempting to cross a low lying bridge in Msinga, KZN on Read more
Limpopo premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has condemned what she described as “barbaric” behaviour by social media users risking their lives by crossing flooded areas for trends and online attention as deadly floods continue to batter the province. Speaking at a press briefing alongside Limpopo MEC for co-operative governance, human settlements Read more
Heavy rains have left a trail of destruction across Limpopo, with Vhembe and Mopani districts the hardest hit. Homes, businesses, and schools have been trashed as massive floods swallowed large parts of the two districts. ALSO READ | Heavy floods in KZN causes damage that is estimated to cost R3.1 billion Read more
The body of one of the three victims that were swept away has been discovered. And foreign nationals are mostly affected in Shiyabazali, New Hanover under Umshwathi Local Municipality: Duma gets the first report from roving team. Media and Public Statement by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Read more
The City of Ekurhuleni’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) has moved into high-alert mode following an Orange Level 9 weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). For life-threatening emergencies, residents can contact the City of Ekurhuleni on (011) 458 0911 so that the necessary rescue teams Read more
Three months later, the Makroti family in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, buries their daughter who died during the floods. Twelve-year-old Liqhawe Makroti’s body was discovered on 28 June 2025. ALSO READ | Womanʼs body found in Pinetown river after heavy floods The Liqhawe was a grade 5 pupil at Bambanani Primary School Read more
Heavy rain wreaked havoc in Amanzimtoti and the surrounding areas this morning (February 20), flooding many areas and causing structural damage and road accidents. Flooding was also reported in Isipingo, Adams Mission, Umgababa, KwaMakhutha, Doon Heights, and Prospecton. In Amanzimtoti, the river burst its banks, flooding the whole CBD and Read more