IN PICS | Flood devastation and tragedy in KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal floods death toll spikes to 259

South Africa: Death toll rises to 306 in KwaZulu-Natal province as country witnesses deadliest floods on record

Over 300 people have died so far form devastating floods in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. meanwhile, authorities have launched a search operation to find missing people.

In pics: KwaZulu-Natal flooding brings death and devastation

Photographer Jacques Nelles has documented the flooding which has claimed over 250 lives, and destroyed billions of Rand worth of infrastructure.

IN PICS | Flood devastation and tragedy in KwaZulu-Natal

President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting parts of KwaZulu-Natal that have been battered by torrential rains since last weekend.

259 people die in KwaZulu-Natal floods – Sunrise

259 people have now been confirmed to have died in the ongoing floods in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The floods have also destroyed several infrastructural structures such as roads and properties. South Africa’s Weather Bureau has warned of more rain in KwaZulu Natal Province and Eastern Cape Province. Comments comments

Death toll due to KwaZulu-Natal’s devastating floods hits 253

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday in the wake of the devastating floods that have so far claimed at least 253 lives and displaced countless residents, while laying waste to roads and bridges.