Giyani, South Africa, Jan 16, 2026 (AFP) - South Africa flood toll rises, large parts of Mozambique submerged

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Authorities in South Africa on Friday recovered two more bodies from widespread flooding that has cut access to the famed Kruger National Park and put parts of neighbouring Mozambique under water. Heavy rains have drenched northeastern South Africa since late last year, claiming at least 30 lives, and the region is on maximum alert for more rain in the coming days. The recovery of two bodies in Limpopo province, around 300 kilometres (190 miles)......

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