South Africans were amazed by a Pakistani national who spoke isiXhosa fluently. The man from Mthatha had clearly adapted to ...

Authorities say the death toll from severe floods that inundated parts of South Africa’s rural Eastern Cape province two weeks ago has risen to 101, with a 12-month-old baby the youngest fatality.

MTHATHA, South Africa (AP) — Receding floodwaters that submerged homes days before left the residents of Mthatha, South Africa, helpless. They watched the bodies of their families and neighbors ...

South Africa's police minister says the death toll in floods in the Eastern Cape province now stands at 86. ... Flood-damaged housing in Mthatha, South Africa, Friday, June 13, 2025.

A resident looks through the remnants after floods swept through the area in Mthatha, South Africa, Thursday, June 12, 2025. Credit: AP/Themba Hadebe. By The Associated PressUpdated June 13, 2025.

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Floods in South Africa kill dozens, toll likely to rise Search and rescue operations would continue for a third day on Thursday. ... in Mthatha, South Africa, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The death toll in floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has risen to 57, a government minister visiting the scene of the disaster said Thursday.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 49 people were confirmed dead Wednesday as floods devastated one of South Africa’s poorest provinces, and officials said the toll was expected to rise as more ...

Forensic workers retrieve bodies of a mother and three daughters from inside a one-room house after floods swept through the area in Mthatha, South Africa, on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Rescue workers transport a person in a body bag during a rescue operation after floods swept through the area, in Mthatha, South Africa, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Hoseya Jubase) JOHANNESBURG ...

Officials say at least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. An extreme cold front brought heavy rain and snow to parts of the country.