Heavy Gauteng rains lead to 28 deaths

The SAPS Gauteng Water Policing and Diving Services intensified operations during the Safer Festive Season campaign, recovering 28 bodies from various locations in the province between December 2024 and January 19. Increased rescue and recovery efforts were driven by heavy rains and flooding, with 10 diving recovery operations and 17 rescue missions conducted. Collaborating with other emergency services, SAPS focused on cracking down on illegal fishing and emphasized safety measures to prevent water-related incidents in Gauteng’s rivers and dams.

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