More than ten households in Mpunzana Village, near Mthatha, have been destroyed by a powerful storm, while several people in Macosa Village are reported to have sustained injuries.
The storm, which struck on Thursday afternoon, also brought down power lines, leaving parts of the area without electricity.
One of the victims, Xoliswa Gamnka, described the terrifying moment the storm hit: "A strong wind came around 3 PM and ripped the rooftops off our houses. The zinc sheets rolled away while we were still inside. We were in shock and ran to our neighbors for safety."
Residents are now working to repair their homes while awaiting assistance from the OR Tambo District Municipality Disaster Management.