Eastern Cape Floods | Rescue teams find body of an alleged 2-year-old

MTHATHA, Eastern Cape – Rescue teams continue to find bodies in the aftermath of the Mthatha floods, taking the official death toll to at least 88.

This includes the body of a two-year-old.

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government says 83 bodies having been positively identified by families and five bodies are yet to been identified.

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It says temporary shelters have been established, and essential necessities including meals, clothing, and hygiene items are being distributed to affected families.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a day of remembrance to be declared to mourn those who have died.

Ramphosa visited the area on Friday.