20 people trapped in the Eastern Cape due to severe floods
Rescue operation underway in Gamtoos Valley after 20 people trapped by floods. Severe damage to homes and infrastructure, leaving dozens […]
Eastern Cape
Known for its rugged coastlines and a mix of urban and rural landscapes, historically significant and culturally rich
![Severe weather update: All of Nelson Mandela Bay’s nature reserves closed [VIDEOS] | The Citizen](https://i3.wp.com/media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/De-vlugt-severe-weather-conditions.jpg?w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "Severe weather update: All of Nelson Mandela Bay’s nature reserves closed [VIDEOS] | The Citizen")
Severe weather update: All of Nelson Mandela Bay’s nature reserves closed [VIDEOS] | The Citizen
The severe weather conditions in the Eastern Cape have led to the closure of all nature reserves in Nelson Mandela
Emergency teams battle rising waters to save trapped EC residents
Kouga Municipality Widespread flooding and storm damage have battered parts of the Eastern and Western Cape this week, leaving roads
Eastern Cape Health Department denies hantavirus outbreak at Grey Hospital
The Eastern Cape Department of Health has dismissed reports of a hantavirus outbreak at Grey Hospital, saying the claims are
BPESA Backs Digital Development Efforts in the Eastern Cape
South Africa continues to demonstrate its worth as a leading destination for global business services (GBS), and the Eastern Cape
Weather service warns of cold front in the Western Cape, Northern Cape
Friday, May 8, 2026 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a cold front is expected to make
WATCH: R62 collapses between Kareedouw and Joubertina in worst Eastern Cape flood damage thus far
KOU-KAMMA – The Eastern Cape Department of Transport can confirm that the most significant road infrastructure damage recorded thus far
More than 40 people trapped as Eastern Cape floods swallow homes and cut off communities | The Citizen
The mayor urged the public to evacuate low-lying areas and avoid unnecessary travel altogether. Rescue teams, including police divers and
Eastern Cape – Mass rescue during flooding. Friday, 8 May.
At 01h40 on Friday, 8 May, NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) and NSRI Oyster Bay duty crew were activated following
Urgent call to enhance nutrition support for over 1,000 Eastern Cape ECD centres
Advocacy group Real Reform for ECD is calling on the Department of Basic Education to fast-track its nutrition pilot programme