Body of drowned Mpumalanga woman found


A body believed to be that of a 45-year-old woman who drowned in Msholozi near Mbombela in Mpumalanga, has been found.

She went missing after attempting to cross an overflowing stream in the area. Apparently, she was swept away in the same area where the two-year-old toddler drowned, on Tuesday.

Authorities have cautioned the citizens to avoid crossing overflowing rivers, streams, and submerged bridges.

Meanwhile, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has commended the swift actions taken by South African National Parks (SANParks) to ensure the safety of guests and staff at Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga and Limpopo amid flooding.

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Persistent heavy rains in these provinces have caused severe flooding on some roads and bridges within the park. As a result, certain roads have been closed, and visitors in affected camps have been evacuated as a precaution. Continuous assessments are being conducted, and access to the affected areas will only be reopened once conditions have been confirmed to be safe.

“We recognise that this situation has been distressing for tourists whose travel plans have been disrupted, and we thank them for their cooperation, patience and understanding during the evacuation process. SANParks has well-established emergency protocols, and their response ensured that all necessary safety measures were implemented efficiently and without loss of life. The minister is also commending the local authorities and the provincial authorities for their swift response as well as the private sector which has also stepped in to provide the alternative accommodation to affected tourists,” says the Spokesperson for the Tourism Department, Aldrin Sampear.

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