Water levels rose after a storm hit the area during a baptism ceremony on Saturday.
, as well as the National Sea Rescue Institute, Gauteng emergency services and the city’s aquatic rescue team.Two dead, at least 15 missing after flash floods wash away church group in Jukskei River
One woman was rescued, two drowned, and a number of congregants managed to run to safety. 15 people are still missing, Mulaudzi confirmed.Search efforts, which saw part of Grayston Drive closed, were called off at 10pm on Saturday night.
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