EASTERN CAPE – Severe storms have battered the Eastern Cape, causing destruction and leaving scores of people homeless.
A number of people have been injured.
Infrastructure and homes have been severely damaged with power cut off in some areas.
At least nine municipalities have been affected. Â
Some areas are inaccessible due to damaged roads. Â
Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers is lending a helping hand to affected residents.
Provincial disaster management teams area assessing the situation.
The SA Weather Service had warned of harsh weather conditions in the at province.
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