Lives lost, homes damaged as heavy rain causes flooding in Eastern Cape
Ten children missing after scholar transport bus washed away, 12 more dead in other incidents
11 June 2025 - 04:30
Ten children are missing and feared to have drowned after their 22-seater scholar transport bus, which was travelling to Jumba Senior Secondary School early on Tuesday, was washed away by floodwaters and gale-force winds at Efata near Mthatha...
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