Eastern Cape authorities hint at possible rise in death toll following floods in the Mthatha region

Published Jun 11, 2025, 12:42 PM

Authorities in the Eastern Cape have recovered the minibus taxi that was carrying the ten missing learners in the Mthatha region in the eastern Cape.  The minibus taxi was swept into a river in Decoligny yesterday following floods that heavy rain caused in the province. Nine people have since lost their lives. Search and rescue operations are continuing for the missing learners. Jon Gericke spoke to Khuselwa Rantjie, who is the Eastern Cape's Provincial Government's Spokesperson...