Drowning
Advocate Thomas Bokaba to lead probe into drowning of 2 Mamelodi boys
The boys aged four and seven died in a quarry at an unsecured construction site over a week ago.
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2 Mamelodi mothers want justice after their children drown in quarry
It's understood the boys, aged four and seven, were swimming in the unsecured site on Saturday.
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Limpopo floods: 5 people still missing, residents urged to be cautious
Ten people, including children, lost their lives after they were swept away during floods in the province last month.
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Seventh child’s body found after car swept away by water in FS
Seven children and a 26-year-old driver died when the car they were travelling in was swept into a river in Steynsrus on Sunday morning.
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WC authorities probing drownings of three children in Lutzville
According to police they went fishing in the river and decided to swim, one came into trouble and wanted to assist. However, all three had drowned.
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SAPS probe circumstances around boy who drowned in Meyerton public pool
Gauteng paramedics responded to a call-out at lunchtime on Sunday and found lifeguards performing CPR on the teenager.
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Two Limpopo boys drown while swimming in dam
Police spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe said parents have been cautioned to take care of their children around dams and rivers, particularly as it’s the rainy season.
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Lesufi to present findings of probe to family of boy who drowned in school pool
Keamohetswe Seboko’s body was found floating in the swimming pool at Laerskool Bekker in January and his family has been searching for answers ever since.
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SAPS probe another drowning at Manie Mulder Adventure Park
This is the second body to be found in the last two weeks.
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Search resumes for man suspected to have drowned in Bakoven
On Sunday, sea rescuers were alerted that a man had gone missing at sea after he slipped off the rocks into the surf at Beta Beach.
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Man drowns at CT resort
Rescuers were dispatched to a quarry at the Blue Rock resort in Sir Lowry's Pass Village on Wednesday following reports of a drowning in progress.
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2 die in separate drowning incidents in North West
Police said a seven-year-old lost his life in Mokgese while swimming with his friends on Monday.
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Cops investigate after ‘prophet,’ congregant drown during ‘spiritual ceremony’
The 26-year-old prophet and the teenager were among a group of congregants who had gathered for the event.
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Counsellors deployed to EC family after child (7) drowns at school event
The school held its Superstars summer pool picnic for 28 learners in recognition of learners who have done well academically.
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Man (22) drown near Elands Bay
Authorities say that the victim, from Vredenburg, had been at the beach with friends and is reported to have been swimming when he got into difficulty in the water.
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Woman drowns at Mnandi Beach in CT
Rescue officials found the woman's body on Sunday morning.
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Body of fourth South African found in Mozambique after drowning incident
With all four bodies now being accounted for, it’s understood they will be repatriated back to South Africa by Monday with the assistance of the Department of International Relations
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Bodies of 2 more South Africans found in Mozambique
A group of five friends went swimming near Maputo earlier this week but only one returned to shore.
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Man (29) dies after attempt to rescue teen from drowning
The man attempted to save a girl who ran into trouble while swimming at the Wolfgat Nature Reserve earlier this week.
