Eastern Cape death toll nears 100, more rain predicted

By Thapelo Molefe

The death toll from the Eastern Cape floods has risen to 95, the provincial government confirmed on Monday.

It also announced that 86 of the recovered bodies have been identified and collected by families, while identification is still underway for the remaining victims.

Among the newly discovered bodies are two teenage boys who were found on Sunday afternoon. 

Search and recovery operations are ongoing, and they are now supported by a fourth team from the North West province, in collaboration with the SA National Defence Force.

Acting premier Mlungisi Mvoko acknowledged the efforts of both professionals and community members involved in the rescue and recovery operations, pledging to speed up support for those who were affected.

The government together with private partners like AVBOB, has mobilised burial support, including storage, funeral services and transport. 

So far, 26 flood victims have been buried with state assistance. Additional support