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Gauteng emergency services on high alert for floods
The M1 highway has been submerged in water in both directions while traffic is heavily backed up on Witkoppen and Rivonia Road.
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Weather service predicts more heavy rain for the week
Forecaster Kgolofelo Mahlangu says people should avoid flooded streams and walking or driving over low lying bridges.
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2 bodies swept away in Kwaggafontein floods found
One body is of a woman and another is of a fire rescue official who was swept away while trying to save the woman.
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Reports of flooding in parts of Gauteng
Various roads including Witkoppen, N1 near the Dieplkoof interchange and the M1 double decker are flooded due to the heavy rains.
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Alexandra flood victims say temporary shelter is uninhabitable
Residents say while they are grateful to have shelter in the form of a tent, their living conditions are unhygienic and uninhabitable.
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Gauteng motorists urged to be alert on wet roads
Emergency services say they will be on high alert on Friday and over the weekend as forecasters warn of persistent wet weather.
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[WATCH] A family’s tragic loss sparks anguish in flood-hit Alex
Shadrack Chauke, the father of three-year-old Everlyn who was swept away in the recent floods on the banks of the Jukskei river, opens up about the incident.
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Zuma reassures flood victims, saying relief plans are underway
President Zuma visited Alexandra along with Cooperative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen and Gauteng Premier David Makhura.
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Zuma: Govt prioritising needs of flood victims
Hundreds of people in Gauteng have been left displaced as a result of last week’s heavy downpours.
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JHB search & rescue operations suspended for now as rain hits
Severe down pours and possible hail storms are expected to lash the province throughout Monday night.
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Gauteng, Limpopo, North West
SA Weather Service says there is a 60% chance of down pours in parts of the provinces throughout Monday.
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Search for missing Alexandra girl (3) reaches Hartbeespoort Dam
Emergency services called off the search on Saturday for the girl who was swept away by flash floods.
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More thunderstorms for Gauteng, warns SA Weather Service
The service has sent out an alert about severe rains which may bring damaging winds, floods and possible hail storms.
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Body of pregnant woman found along Jukskei River near N3 following flash floods
The police’s kay Makhubela says a woman’s body was found along the Juksei River near the N3 this morning.
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City of Ekurhuleni collecting data on those displaced by heavy rains
The city announced that it’s exploring the possibility of establishing temporary shelters in flood prone areas.
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[LISTEN] How you can help flash flood victims in Gauteng
Some families have been displaced following heavy rain & flash floods in Gauteng. Here's how you can get involved.
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Govt to set up tent city for flash flood victims
Officials are trying to find an area to set up camp, to assist stranded Alexandra residents following flash floods.
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Heavy rain, flash floods & strong winds expected in Gauteng today
Western parts of Johannesburg & Tshwane have already started to experience heavy rain this morning.
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Gauteng floods: Business owners close shop, girl (3) still missing
At least six people have died in the past 24 hours with a three-year-old little girl from Alexandra still missing.
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GP floods: Dept takes stance on housing
GP Human Settlements Department says it is identifying land where a temporary camp for Alexandra residents can be built.
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Warning of severe thunderstorms, heavy rains in Gauteng
Emergency services across Gauteng are on high alert after six deaths were recorded in Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg.
