Two killed due to flooding in Centurion

Two lives have been lost in Tshwane after a car and a motorcycle were swept away due to the floods in Centurion last night.

Several people have been rescued in various rivers in the area, after they got stuck while inside their vehicles.

Early this week, the South African Weather Services (SAWS) issued a level 4 warning of heavy rainfall that is anticipated to last throughout the weekend.

Tshwane Emergency Services Spokesperson, Lindsay Mnguni, “The motorcyclist and the driver of the car were both found deceased and were recovered from the river by the rescuers. The crews also located and rescued another patient, at about 23:08, who was holding on to a lamp pole that was engulfed by the overflowing waters from the river. When reporting an emergency, please remain calm; speak clearly; know where you are to give the correct address.”