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Three people have died this week after heavy flooding wreaked havoc in parts of the Eastern Cape. | Lisaleesolomon1 CebohNyambose

O.R Tambo Municipality acting executive Mayor councillor Thokozile Sokanyile on Saturday confirmed that the bodies of 24-year-old Asenathi Mkawusi and 53-year-old Fumanekile Mantshubaqa were found on Friday.The department said police divers are continuing to search for the third person, 42-year-old Mhlabunzima Sikhathele.

"The O.R. Tambo Disaster and Risk Management teams continue to assess the extent of the damages," said Macingwane. The department said police divers are continuing to search for the third person, 42-year-old Mhlabunzima Sikhathele.He said by Saturday, the department was given the"all clear" to commence with the clean-up.

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