Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba confirmed on Friday that floods have killed nine people and left thousands of families homeless across the province. Nine people have died, including a five-year-old child, and close to 2,000 homes have been damaged after severe flooding hit Limpopo during a period of relentless rainfall this week. Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba confirmed the extent of the disaster during a media briefing on Friday, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the province on Thursday to assess the damage.
“We gather here today under a dark cloud that has unleashed astonishing rains, unprecedented in their intensity, measuring up to 400 millimetres in mere days,” Ramathuba said. “The devastation inflicted upon our communities, our infrastructure, and, tragically, the loss of lives cannot be overstated. “As of today, we regret to inform you that we have lost nine lives to these floods, with the latest heartbreaking case involving a five-year-old child who could not be saved as their parents fought desperately for safety in Mbaula village.” She said the severe weather, which began around December 25, 2025, in the Waterberg and Capricorn Districts, worsened last week, affecting Vhembe, Mopani, and Sekhukhune districts.
