A devastating head-on collision between a minibus taxi transporting school pupils and a heavy truck has claimed at least six lives and left several others critically injured on a notoriously busy road in the Vaal region this morning. The catastrophic crash, which occurred during the morning commute, has plunged the local community into mourning and…
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…
At least 37 people have died following severe flooding in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc across parts of the two provinces. Mpumalanga has recorded 20 flood-related fatalities, while Limpopo has confirmed 17 deaths. Authorities say incidents of drowning are still being reported, particularly in areas such as Phalaborwa, Giyani, and…
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…
A four-year-old child has been swept away by rising floodwaters in Limpopo as persistent heavy rains continue to wreak havoc across several parts of the country. According to preliminary reports, the child was caught in fast-moving water during flooding triggered by recent downpours. Emergency services, together with community members, launched a search operation shortly after…
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…
The relentless rains pounding Mpumalanga have claimed a life, ending a desperate overnight search with the grimmest of outcomes. The body of a 40-year-old local woman was recovered this morning, hours after she was tragically swept away by a torrent of floodwater while attempting to cross a swollen stream in the Msholozi area yesterday afternoon….
MBOMBELA, MPUMALANGA – The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs in Mpumalanga has activated all disaster management teams to respond to the severe impacts of ongoing heavy rains across the province. According to department spokesperson Freddy Ngobe, the torrential rains have caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, farms, schools, and around 500…
