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South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region

A general view of a tree that fell on a car following torrential rains in Giyani on January 12, 2026. [AFP]

South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique.

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