US EditionSouth Africa's President Visits Flood Sites with Death Toll at 78 and Expected to Climb
- Search and rescue teams including police operate this week in Eastern Cape following floods that left 78 bodies discovered and over 1,000 displaced.
- Severe weather caused the floods that destroyed houses and roads, prompting a national state of disaster declaration as many victims lost identity documents.
- Government officials held briefings in Mthatha where COGTA Minister Hlabisa, Education Minister Gwarube, and MEC Williams detailed the crisis including deaths of children and ongoing searches.
- President Ramaphosa expressed sadness and will visit Mthatha on Friday to support affected communities, backed by Hlabisa and Premier Mabuyane for oversight of response actions.
- The flood impact suggests extended recovery needs as more bodies may be found and efforts continue amid difficulties identifying victims and stabilizing affected infrastructure.
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South African President Visits Flooded Areas in Eastern Cape - teleSUR English
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the region Friday, where devastating floods have left at least 78 people dead in the southeast of the country as search and rescue operations continued for a fourth day and authorities said they expect the death toll to rise. Ramaphosa travelled to the town of Mthatha in Eastern Cape province, where the floods hit hardest when they began in the early hours of Tuesday. The challenge of climate chan…
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Visit Flood-Affected Areas in the Eastern Cape
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit flood-affected areas in the Eastern Cape today, due to rising casualties and damage to infrastructure caused by the severe weather impacting the OR Tambo and Amathole District Municipalities.
Devastating floods in Eastern Cape Leave 78 dead as rescue efforts continue
The South African government has urged caution in the coming days, as more extreme weather is expected. According to the latest toll, at least 78 people have died in these winter floods in the Eastern Cape province.
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