First published Oct 28, 2026, 3:00:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:00:15 PM UTC

Heavy rain

Disaster management teams assessing impact of rains in Eastern Cape

Heavy rains affected communities in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, and disaster management teams were deployed to assess damage and needs. Access to Mganduli town was closed, and assessments were ongoing.

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