The Amathole district municipality in the Eastern Cape has confirmed that a man from Ezikatini village in Willowvale has died after being struck by lightning.
A spokesperson for the municipality, Sisa Msiwa, stated that the young man was reportedly making supper for his younger siblings when the lightning struck.
“Twenty-year-old Aphelele Ngubombi was reportedly making supper for his younger siblings when he was struck by lightning. No other physical injuries have been reported yet,” said Msiwa.
“In light of the tragedy, a joint operations effort has been activated comprising the Amathole district disaster team and the Eastern Cape department of social development to provide essential support and assistance to the affected family.”
She urged communities to report damage caused by such storms.
“Community members are encouraged to contact their ward councillors with any reports of damage to homes and infrastructure to facilitate timely support and response.”
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