Heavy Storm in Eastern Cape Leaves 2 Dead, 16 Homes Destroyed

• A heavy storm hit Ngwetsheni Village in KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, yesterday
• The storm killed two men who were inside a vehicle that was blown into a wall
• Four others were injured, and 16 homes were destroyed, leaving families displaced

EASTERN CAPE —A violent storm swept through Ngwetsheni Village in KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, yesterday, 6 April 2026. The storm left two people dead and several others injured.

What happened?

According to the SABC News, UMzimvubu Local Municipality Mayor, Zukiswa Ndevu, confirmed that the two men lost their lives when strong winds blew their vehicle into a wall. The force of the storm caused widespread damage in the village.

In addition to the two fatalities, four people were injured and rushed to local hospitals for treatment. The storm also destroyed 16 homes, leaving families displaced and in urgent need of assistance. Local authorities and emergency services have been working through the night to provide help to those affected and assess the full extent of the damage.

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Residents are being urged to stay indoors and take precautions as weather officials warn that stronger winds and heavy rain could continue in the region over the coming days.

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Three people killed in KZN storm

In similar news, at least three people died in less than a week as severe thunderstorms battered parts of KwaZulu-Natal.Shonaphi Mhlongo, aged 66, was killed in Springvale near Ixopo on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. Over the weekend, 45-year-old Thembisile Khumalo and 36-year-old Mayford Khanyisani Zulu also died in the region. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for KZN's inland areas on Thursday, 12 February 2026. Forecasters predict heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and intense lightning.

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Previously, Briefly News reported that South Africans braced for high- risk weather after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned of widespread and severe weather storms on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. SAWS issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms over parts of the southern interior, including areas of the Eastern Cape and adjoining regions. Residents in flood-prone areas were advised to remain alert as conditions may intensify during the day.

Source: Briefly News