Early 2026 floods classified as national disaster
South Africa has classified deadly floods across parts of the country as a national disaster.
Heavy rainfall, strong winds, lightning and flooding have resulted in loss of life, significant damage to infrastructure and property, environmental...
Limpopo's only serviceable air force helicopter rescues 18 at flooded restort
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) was forced to use a helicopter that had stood idle for two years to rescue 18 people at a safari lodge near Phalaborwa in Limpopo, Rapport reports.
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South Africa investigating flood insurance for major cities
South Africa is studying whether some of its largest cities should take out flood insurance after a series of disasters in recent years led to bailouts from the government.
The insurance being considered is parametric, a type of...
Anyone have pics of the floods?
Trolling through the local news sites is a waste of time. Why is it our local sites almost never have pictures? Saw one of the floods that could have been taken anywhere in Africa, during the last 20 years.