Flood-ravaged Nelson, Marlborough in the firing line again, Auckland to see storms

Eastern Cape flood death toll rises to 103

The death toll from the Eastern Cape floods has reached 103, with more than 30 children confirmed among the dead, as recovery operations continue in the worst-affected areas. Provincial officials stated that most victims originated from the OR Tambo and Amathole districts. Torrential rains left widespread destruction in Mthatha and surrounding villages, damaging homes, schools, roads and bridges. Thousands Left Homeless According to eNCA, the fl…

Flood-ravaged Nelson, Marlborough in the firing line again, Auckland to see storms

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Eastern Cape floods death toll hits 103

Eastern Cape floods death toll hits 103 Vusi.Bafetane Fri, 07/04/2025 - 17:30 JOHANNESBURG - The death toll from the devastating Eastern Cape floods has now risen to 103, including 32 school children.The latest victim to be recovered is a five-year-old boy, Oluhle Ntlali.OR Tambo District remains the hardest hit, with search and recovery efforts still ongoing.The Eastern Cape Provincial Government says teams are working to support displace…

R10-million Emergency Lottery Funding For Flood-ravaged Eastern Cape - Infrastructure news

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is donating R10-million to help communities in the Eastern Cape that have been affected by the devastating floods that have claimed over 100 lives. The funding has been allocated under the NLC’s Research-Based Funding (RBF) policy. This replaced the discontinued controversial Proactive Funding, which was widely abused to loot the lottery under the NLC’s previous executive and board. RBF enables the NLC to …