Four people have lost their lives following a severe thunderstorm in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. The storm, which brought heavy hail and strong winds, caused significant damage to over 500 houses and schools in the area.
Witnesses reported collapsed walls and roofs torn off homes, leaving many residents in distress. At least 12 villages in the Nkomazi region were severely impacted, and three municipalities in the province also suffered considerable damage due to the extreme weather conditions.