It has been a devastating few days as motorists in the greater Gauteng area had to flee for their lives when sudden flash floods occurred on 9 November.

However, during these times of distress, South Africans have shown that they have grown closer as a nation.
Videos have surfaced on social media showing motorists who saved each other from the roofs of submerged vehicles.

In one particular video taken by a member of the public, a group of people formed a human rope from high ground to assist people trapped in two submerged taxis. Take a look at what happened at these links:

The amazing bravery of these citizens to save their fellow South Africans is both heartwarming and gives the viewer goosebumps. People braved the rushing water to save people they did not even know.

In a video seen on Facebook two ordinary citizens can be seen walking towards a submerged vehicle to assist a woman, who seems to be elderly. The three walk hand-in-hand to high ground and safety.

In yet another video a tow-truck driver can be seen rescuing unconscious people from the deep water, placing them on the back of a truck and giving them CPR. Other images include those of two truck drivers who allegedly used their load-securing straps to pull more than 20 people to safety.

And let us not forget the paramedics and Search and Rescue personnel who worked through the night to bring people to safety and save lives. In this video one can see emergency service personnel standing by the water as they pull a woman to safety.

Also Read:

Extreme weather conditions expected 

A round up of the extreme weather conditions in SA 

Top tips for rainy weather driving

[PHOTOS] All ‘hail’ broke loose in Krugersdorp

‘You can predetermine a hail storm,’ says forecaster

Town in pieces after hail destruction