Eastern Cape Flood Death Toll Rises to 95 as More Bodies Recovered in Mthatha

Posted on June 23, 2025
by Yashmika Dukaran


The death toll from the devastating floods that struck Mthatha two weeks ago has climbed to 95, following the recovery of two more bodies on Sunday afternoon.

According to local authorities, the latest victims were discovered by a resident in Mthatha and retrieved by emergency officials. The search for missing persons continues, as some families hold funerals for loved ones while others still await news of those unaccounted for.

The Eastern Cape remains gripped by grief and uncertainty in the wake of the disaster, which left a trail of destruction and heartbreak across the region. Many communities are still struggling to recover as the province battles the aftermath of one of the worst flooding events in recent memory.