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KZN floods: Severe weather conditions prompt search and rescue operations

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KwaZulu-Natal is once again facing the harsh reality of severe weather. Disaster management teams have confirmed that search and rescue operations are still underway in the uMshwathi Local Municipality after Sunday night’s devastating floods. Earlier today, teams recovered the body of a middle-aged woman who was swept away in New Hanover. At the time of this broadcast, two others remain missing.

Stacey and J Sbu spoke to KZN COGTA Spokesperson Senzo Mzila, to give us the latest update on this matter
24 Nov 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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