At least 49 people are confirmed dead after flooding hit South Africa, including children whose school bus was swept away during the extreme weather, officials said.

In Eastern Cape, South Africa, severe floods have claimed 57 lives, exposing the region's lack of resources for effective rescue operations. The floodwaters, reaching 3 to 4 meters, swept through homes and vehicles,

Snow has covered big roads like the N2, N9 and R61, slowing down traffic and forcing police to help drivers through icy areas. Five people died in a taxi crash near East London after the driver swerved to avoid a fallen tree in heavy rain.

At least nine people have died in the Eastern Cape and several learners are still missing after days of torrential rain turned Eastern Cape rivers into deadly torrents. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged ‘caution,

The Eastern Cape government has coordinated closely with local municipalities and emergency services to manage the weather crisis.