US EditionAt least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa, officials say
- At least 49 people died in flooding after heavy rain and snow hit South Africa's Eastern Cape province in early June 2025.
- The flooding followed an extreme cold front bringing torrential rain, snow, and harsh winter conditions warned by weather forecasters.
- Six students died when their school bus was swept away by floodwaters near Mthatha on Tuesday, with three others rescued and four missing.
- Eastern Cape officials reported damage to at least 58 schools and 20 hospitals, over 500 people displaced, and power outages affecting nearly 500,000 homes.
- Authorities continue search and rescue efforts amid expectations of a rising death toll, while President Ramaphosa urged caution and solidarity during ongoing severe weather.
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News24 | Cabinet urges vigilance amid extreme weather, sends condolences to Eastern Cape flood victims
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet has extended its condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones in the flooding that hit several parts of the Eastern Cape.
At least 49 killed in South Africa floods
The death toll from floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province has risen to 49, the head of the province said on Wednesday. Parts of South Africa have been lashed by heavy rain and snow since the weekend, in a severe winter cold front that has disrupted transport and power networks. Tom Canetti has the latest.
Deadly Floods Devastate South Africa’s Eastern Cape: At Least 49 Dead, More Missing
Eastern Cape is one of South Africa’s most impoverished regions, and officials say the impact has been especially severe in areas with informal housing. Rescue operations are set to continue Thursday as authorities work to account for the missing.
In South Africa, an unusual cold front causes snowfall and flooding.
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