A flooded stream in Msholozi, Mpumalanga. Picture: X/@Am_Blujay A 44-year-old woman who was swept away by raging floods in Mpumalanga has been found. The woman’s body was found on Thursday morning, a day after the tragic incident.
It is understood that she was swept away by a strong current while attempting to cross a stream in Msholozi, White River, Mpumalanga, on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane said they received an alert about the incident on Wednesday. “Due to the consistent rain, we could not retrieve the body, and we could not find her.
In the morning, the police and community members searched the riverbanks and found her just five kilometres downriver. The family has identified the body.” Ndubane said there have been several drownings in Mpumalanga. With persistent rainfall in Mpumalanga continuing, the public has been urged not to attempt to cross flooded rivers and streams in the Lowveld. Mpumalanga and Limpopo are grappling with severe weather conditions, as relentless rainfall has caused widespread flooding, school closures, infrastructure damage, and flight suspensions.
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