South Africa: Families Take Refuge in Churches After Limpopo Floods

South Africa: Families Take Refuge in Churches After Limpopo Floods

More than 40 families displaced since 14 January

Families take refuge in churches after Limpopo floods

More than 40 families displaced since 14 January

Heavy rains trigger severe flooding in Giyani

by NKHENSANI NKUNAGIYANI, (CAJ News) – GIYANI and surrounding villages in Limpopo have been hit hard by severe flooding after relentless heavy rainfall over the past week, leaving homes destroyed and families displaced. The downpours, part of a broader weather system affecting parts of Limpopo and neighbouring provinces, have caused rivers to overflow and submerged low-lying areas, prompting emergency responses and a national disaster declaratio…

Dailysun | Limpopo floods: Death toll rises to 17

The death toll from devastating floods in Limpopo has risen to 17 after five more people died following heavy rain.

Limpopo floods | Search underway for two missing in Limpopo

Limpopo floods | Search underway for two missing in Limpopo Ntandoyenkosi… Sun, 01/18/2026 - 12:00 THOHOYANDOU - Rescue teams are searching for two missing people in Limpopo.Floodwaters swept their bakkie into the Dzindi River.WATCH | Limpopo floods | R71 road closure adds to Phalaborwa woesAuthorities launched the operation following weeks of heavy rainfall across the province.However, fast flowing water continues to hamper search efforts.