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Limpopo floods: death toll rises to 17 as government declares national disaster
Head of the National Disaster Management Centre, Dr Elias Sithole declared the floods in Limpopo and Mpumalanga as national disasters. The death toll increased.
SAWS issues multiple weather warnings for Mpumalanga and Limpopo through the weekend
Heavy rainfall in Mpumalanga has caused over R2 billion in damage, with severe flooding and infrastructure threats predicted to continue in the province and Limpopo.
Limpopo and Mpumalanga under Red Level 10 flood alert amid heavy rain forecast
The SAWS issues a Red Level 10 alert for severe floods in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, forecasting up to 200mm rain. Life-threatening conditions arise.
“Nature just soldiers on”: Elephants roam amid extreme Kruger floods in viral video
A herd of elephants navigated flooded roads in the Kruger National Park amid heavy rain, and SA admired the wildlife resilience and visitor safety measures.
Body of toddler found in Mpumalanga river, South Africans horrified
Tragedy struck in White River, Mpumalanga, as a three-year-old toddler's body was found in a stream after his mother reported him missing amid heavy rains.
Authorities rescue Limpopo residents trapped at Mutale River
Three people, a mother and her two daughters, were rescued after being trapped for three days by heavy rains between the Mutale River and a stream in Limpopo.
Lightning strikes leave more than 50 injured and 2 dead in separate incidents
Two lightning-related incidents on 3 January 2026 injured multiple people, resulting in two fatalities at the Mphebatho Troop Festival and others in Hammanskraal.
South African National Defence Force officer swept away by floods in Mpumalanga, search continues
Search continues for a missing SANDF member swept away by floods in Mpumalanga, as weather warnings predict more severe storms impacting the region.
South African Weather Service warns of potential flooding and storms across multiple provinces
Severe downpours forecasted in Gauteng and Limpopo may cause flooding and damage. Stay informed on weather warnings and prepare for hazardous conditions.
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