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South Africa Floods Claim 78 Lives, Communities Devastated

6/13/2025

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Devastating floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape have claimed at least 78 lives, with rescue teams tirelessly searching for survivors. President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Mthatha, where a bus full of schoolchildren was tragically swept away. The disaster struck hardest in vulnerable communities, highlighting the urgent need for better resources in times of crisis.

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Devastating floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape have claimed at least 78 lives, with rescue teams tirelessly searching for survivors. President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Mthatha, where a bus full of schoolchildren was tragically swept away. The disaster struck hardest in vulnerable communities, highlighting the urgent need for better resources in times of crisis.