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Eastern Cape Floods: 9 Dead, School Bus Missing, Town without Water
- The Eastern Cape experienced severe flooding and torrential rain on 10–11 June 2025, causing at least 39 deaths in the OR Tambo District and widespread damage.
- A cut-off low pressure system caused several days of intense rainfall, leading to warnings about potential water-related hazards, interruptions to travel, and damage along the shoreline, particularly in the Eastern Cape.
- A 22-seater scholar transport vehicle carrying students to Jumba Senior Secondary School was carried off by rising waters at Efata Bridge close to Mthatha on 10 June, resulting in the deaths of four learners, the driver, and the conductor, while search operations continue under the coordination of SAPS and Gift of the Givers.
- Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Mabuyane offered condolences to those affected and affirmed that the provincial government is actively involved in supporting recovery efforts; meanwhile, Gift of the Givers had prepared their teams in early June in response to a level 6 disaster alert.
- Thousands were displaced with homes and infrastructure damaged, including Butterworth losing water supply due to a flooded treatment plant, prompting coordinated relief and safety warnings from President Ramaphosa.
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Eastern Cape reels from deadly floods — lives lost, children missing and homes washed away
At 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 Ramaphosa has urged ‘caution, care and cooperation’ as search and rescue teams, government officials and NGOs race t...
Government mobilises after deadly Eastern Cape floods
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that authorities at all levels are responding to the devastating effects of recent storms that battered parts of South Africa, particularly the Eastern Cape. The severe weather displaced residents, damaged infrastructure, and left at least nine people dead. On Tuesday, heavy rainfall submerged homes and swept away roads in several parts of the Eastern Cape. In Mthatha’s Decoligny Village, eight bodies were…
Tragedy Strikes: School Bus Swept Away by Floods in Eastern Cape | Science-Environment
At least eight bodies have been recovered after a school bus was swept away by floods near Mthatha, South Africa. The Eastern Cape is experiencing severe winter weather, which has disrupted transport and power. President Ramaphosa expressed condolences, acknowledging the increasing frequency of such events due to climate change.
South Africa: Two More Bodies Found As Eastern Cape Flood Toll Rises to Nine
Emergency workers have now confirmed nine people have died in floods in the OR Tambo District Municipality on Monday and Tuesday. A school bus carrying pupils is still missing after it was swept away at the Efata Bridge near Mthatha, with at least 10 people feared dead.
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