Lerato Mbhiza
Another body has been found, bringing the death toll of those who perished in the Ladysmith floods to 12, while 6 people are reportedly still missing.
Seven people drowned after heavy rains started on Christmas Eve and six drowned when a riverbank collapsed in Ladysmith.
Search and rescue teams, led by the SAPS K9 unit, with IPSS Medical Rescue and the Al-Imdaad Foundation for disaster response, are working to find the missing victims.
Sithole-Moloi said the number of missing people increased to 12 after information emerged about a man who attempted to save people and got washed away on Sunday night.
The MEC met the Msimango family in the Roosboom area, a few kilometers from Ladysmith, which was severely affected after they lost seven family members.
“The Msimango family lost seven members with three being discovered while the other four are among the missing.
“Counseling services would
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