Eastern Cape Floods Death Toll Rises to 101 as Relief Efforts Continue Amid Ongoing Crisis

The Eastern Cape province is reeling from the devastating floods that struck earlier this month, with the death toll climbing to 101, as confirmed by the provincial government on Thursday.

- By Mpho Moloi

The disaster, which began on 10 June 2025, has left communities in mourning and thousands displaced, with the OR Tambo and Amathole Districts bearing the brunt of the destruction. As relief efforts intensify, the provincial government, humanitarian organizations, and private sector partners are working together to provide aid, though significant challenges remain.

A Tragic Loss of Life

During a media briefing on Thursday, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC Zolile Williams provided a somber update on the toll of the floods. “The victims include 63 adults and 38 children, with 32 of those children identified as learners,” he said. “Tragically, two children are still missing, and our teams are doing everything possible to find them.”