49 killed in South African flooding, children missing

A general view of a severely damaged home and a crack in the road following heavy rains and winds in Durban. [ Rajesh Jantilal, AFP]

The death toll from flooding in eastern parts of South Africa has risen to 49, including four children on a school bus that was swept away, a provincial governor said Wednesday.

Heavy rainfall, snow, and cold winds have particularly affected areas of the Eastern Cape province, with most of the country experiencing brutal winter weather conditions since last week.