Bodies of three children found after scholar taxi swept away by floodwaters

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…

Severe flooding in Mthatha, Eastern Cape

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…