Eastern Cape floods death toll rises to 86

JOHANNEBURG - The latest death toll from the Eastern Cape floods is now at 86.

Devastating floods wreaked havoc on communities in the Eastern Cape with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling for a day of remembrance to be declared to mourn those who died.

Ramphosa visited the area on Friday.

READ: Ramaphosa calls for day of mourning following Eastern Cape floods

On Monday, the bitterly cold winter storm struck the largely rural and underdeveloped province, causing a river to burst its banks and submerge homes, with several make-shift dwellings toppled.

The worst-hit area was around the city of Mthatha.

Search and rescue operations continue in different parts of the province as some people are reported missing.

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