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Floods update: Body of a woman (21) recovered in Molweni

The floods death toll has risen to two after a body of a woman was recovered on Saturday morning.

THE body of a 21-year-old woman who was washed away during the floods was recovered by the City’s Search and Rescue team this morning, Saturday, March 15.

This brings the number of Thursday’s flood fatalities to two.

The recovery of the woman’s body comes after the death of a 54-year-old, Vanitha Jeawon, whose vehicle washed away while attempting to cross a low-lying bridge.

Also read: Pinetown flood victim to be laid to rest on Sunday

The City has once again urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid crossing bridges.

“The City’s Disaster and Emergency Unit personnel remains on high alert during this period.

“Residents are advised to take precautionary measures to prevent possible injuries,” said eThekwini Municipality spokesperson, Gugu Sisilana.

Motorists are also urged to follow traffic reports and use alternative routes.

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Sanelisiwe Tsinde

My name is Sanelisiwe Tsinde, and I'm a mother of two boys and very family-oriented. Being a community journalist for years, I can proudly say I love writing about positive community news articles and giving a voice to the voiceless. Seeing people getting assistance warms my heart. Every day is a different challenge and a new learning opportunity. I supply news for our trusted publication weekly, and a few years ago, Caxton ventured into online publication, so I contribute daily to the websites. I could say I am a multimedia journalist, and working in a community newspaper is beneficial as we do not focus on one thing but we do a bit of everything.

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