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Sihle Ziqubu, the teen who drowned in Ladysmith during floods. Picture: Supplied by family.

Ladysmith floods

Ladysmith mom hoping for closure as search for missing son continues

By Nhlanhla Mabaso

Sihle Ziqubu (14) was apparently swept away by the river while swimming with his friends last week.

  • Sihle Ziqubu, the teen who drowned in Ladysmith during floods. Picture: Supplied by family.

    Ladysmith drowning victim's mother hopes to find his body

    The 14-year-old apparently drowned not far from his house on Friday where he and his friends were swimming.

    161 days ago
  • A classroom at Windsor Secondary School on 19 January 2022 in Ladysmith following floods. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/Eyewitness News

    Flood damage forces Ladysmith school to close on first day back

    Windsor Secondary School has been severely affected by the recent floods in Ladysmith. Some classrooms are still water-logged, with books also damaged.

    161 days ago
  • Streets of Ladysmith were flooded on 17 January 2022 after heavy rains. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/Eyewitness News

    Two Ladysmith families still hope to find missing loved ones following floods

    The Ziqubu family from Zakheni is searching for 14-year-old Sihle while the Hlowngwane family is searching for 40-year-old Sabelo Mdluli.

    161 days ago
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