The human tragedy of Limpopo’s catastrophic floods has taken another heartbreaking turn, with the desperate search intensifying for two young children reported missing from the flood-ravaged village of Mashishimale, on the outskirts of Phalaborwa. The siblings, identified by community leaders as a 9-year-old boy and his 6-year-old sister, were last seen on Tuesday evening near their home, which…

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has moved to clarify and standardize the eligibility criteria for a specific category of foreign nationals to access social grants, following amendments to the Social Assistance Act and aligned with the Refugees Act. The confirmed policy, which has been partially in effect for several years but is now…

The grim toll of Limpopo’s relentless wet season has climbed to 11 confirmed fatalities, provincial authorities confirmed on Tuesday, as weeks of torrential rainfall have triggered catastrophic flooding, widespread destruction, and a deepening humanitarian crisis. The floods, which have pounded the province since early December 2025, have transformed tranquil rivers into raging torrents, sweeping away homes,…

In a critical response to a mounting humanitarian crisis, the Limpopo provincial government has launched a large-scale operation to relocate hundreds of families left destitute after weeks of torrential rains culminated in devastating floods across the low-lying regions of the province. The disaster has submerged villages, severed vital transport links, and claimed lives, with rescue…

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon travel to some of the hardest-hit areas of Limpopo province, following days of catastrophic flooding that have left a trail of destruction, claimed multiple lives, and displaced hundreds of families. The visit, confirmed by the Presidency this morning, is framed as both an assessment of the damage and a…