As the floodwaters slowly retreat in the Eastern Cape, the true scale of the destruction is beginning to surface. Search and recovery teams remain on the ground, working tirelessly in the aftermath of one of the region’s most devastating floods in recent memory.
The death toll has now reached 100, and thousands of people have been left homeless. Families are currently staying in temporary shelters, uncertain about what comes next.
Rescue teams continue to comb through affected communities, while aid groups are on site offering assistance to those who’ve lost everything. Over the weekend, senior officials from various government departments toured the flood-ravaged areas to assess the damage and determine the level of support required going forward.
The situation remains fluid, with communities bracing for a long road to recovery.