Death toll in South Africa floods rises to 57
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit Mthatha, the hardest-hit area in Eastern Cape, after devastating floods claimed at least 78 lives. Authorities face criticism for delayed response amid resource shortages.
At least 49 people are confirmed dead after flooding hit South Africa, including children whose school bus was swept away during the extreme weather, officials said.
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AllAfrica on MSNSouth Africa: Eastern Cape Floods Claim 57 Lives As Four School Children Still MissingEastern Cape flood death toll rises to 57 people, with four learners still missing after a minibus taxi was swept away. Government ministers visiting affected families while EFF blames provincial government for poor infrastructure and slow response.
In a step to accelerate South Africa’s just energy transition and establish the country as a global green hydrogen leader, R656-million has been committed to a green hydrogen fund. South Africa’s State-owned Public Investment Corporation (PIC) asset manager,
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Daily Maverick on MSNEastern Cape in crisis: Floods and landslides displace thousands, government and NGOs rally togetherAt least nine people have died in the Eastern Cape and several learners are still missing after days of torrential rain turned Eastern Cape rivers into deadly torrents. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged ‘caution,
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AllAfrica on MSNSouth Africa: Cold Weather Shuts Roads and Traps Cars in Eastern CapeSnow has covered big roads like the N2, N9 and R61, slowing down traffic and forcing police to help drivers through icy areas. Five people died in a taxi crash near East London after the driver swerved to avoid a fallen tree in heavy rain.
The Eastern Cape government has coordinated closely with local municipalities and emergency services to manage the weather crisis.