At least 7 people have died and schoolchildren were swept away as floods and snow hit South Africa

At least 7 people have died, schoolchildren were swept away as floods, snow hit South Africa

Provincial government officials say at least seven people have died in flooding in South Africa after a weather front bringing heavy rain and snow hit eastern and southern provinces.

News24 | Bodies of four children recovered in flooded Mthatha following heavy rains

Four schoolchildren are among the multiple bodies that have been recovered at Slovo Park in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.

Deadly cold front batters South Africa

Seven people died and a bus carrying schoolchildren was swept away in South Africa after a severe cold front brought floods and snowfall across the country. Rescue efforts for the bus were suspended overnight, although three children have already been found alive; it remains unclear how many children were on board. Utility company Eskom said power was out in several provinces, with the cold front expected to persist through the week. Outages cau…

South Africa: Seven Dead and 13 Still Missing As Floods Hit Eastern Cape

Six bodies were found in Mthatha and one in Tsolo as rescue teams battle rising water and storm damage across the province. A minibus with 13 school children and three adults was swept away, and only three children have been rescued so far.