by Mathipa Phishego After eight more bodies were recovered by the humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers, the death toll from the devastating floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has grown to 75. The most recent recovery took place at Mdeni Village, which is about 32 km outside of Mthatha. In the OR…
by Mathipa Phishego Following devastating floods that devastated communities around the province, Mthatha emerged as one of the most severely affected areas in the Eastern Cape. After days of nonstop rain, snow, and wind pounded the province under a strong cold front, at least 49 people were confirmed dead as of Thursday morning, and more…
by Mathipa Phishego The discovery of three children’s deaths, still in their school uniforms, after a scholar transport taxi was washed away by strong floodwaters earlier this week has left the residents of Decoligny in Mthatha in a state of shock and anguish. Local residents report that following an overnight search, the remains were discovered early on…
by Phishego Mathipa Overnight torrential rains caused the Mthatha River and tributaries to overflow, submerging homes, damaging infrastructure, and isolating communities across the region. Early morning images show two individuals stranded in trees above the water, yelling for help beneath a raging current. According to the Eastern Cape provincial government and disaster officials, at least…
By Mathipa Phishego A shocking road accident that occurred on Saturday, 7 June 2025, in Brakpan has left the local community stunned and sparked widespread outrage across South Africa. A 12-year-old boy is at the center of a police investigation after allegedly driving a car that fatally struck a pedestrian. The incident took place on…
