South Africa dispatches rescue team for politician swept away by flood

South Africa has dispatched a rescue team after local politician Andile Mngwevu and four others were swept away by floods in Mozambique’s Gaza province. Only one person has been accounted for, while flooding has already resulted in over 100 deaths and affected 400,000 people in Mozambique. The situation has prompted both countries to declare emergencies, with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sending helicopters to assist. Heavy rains are expected as the region enters its cyclone season.

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