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Ways to avoid being struck by lightning

MPOFANA - A 37-year-old man has died after being struck by lightning at his home in the Mpofana Local Municipality, in KZN.

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Three other family members, including a baby, were injured.

Their home in Townview was caught in a storm, which caused extensive structural damage in the area.

As severe weather batters South Africa, many wonder how to avoid being hit by lightning.

Dr Hugh Hunt, from the Johannesburg Lightning Research Laboratory at Wits University discussed this with eNCA.

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