South Africa: At least 101 dead in Eastern Cape floods as rescue efforts continue

The official death toll in South Africa’s devastating floods remains unclear as rescue efforts for missing people continue in the Eastern Cape province.

Authorities said last week that 101 people had died but this number is likely to increase.

Victims include 38 children. The youngest fatality is an infant about 12 months old. Seven bodies remain unidentified and search operations are ongoing for two missing children.

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