Zimbabweans drown trying to cross a flooded Limpopo River

Zimbabweans were among five people who died trying to cross a flooded Limpopo River were among five people who died in an incident that saw five others being rescued.

News24 reported that bodies of two men were found in the Limpopo River near Beitbridge, while two women and three girls, aged between six and 10, were rescued in the same area on Thursday and Friday. Those who died or were rescued have not been identified. The women and children received medical attention before being handed over to South African Home Affairs officials.

With rains continuing to fall, the Limpopo police spokesperson warned people to be extremely careful when crossing rivers or streams, whether by foot or in a vehicle.