Drowning

SAWS had issued a level 5 and level 9 warning for heavy rain and possible flooding in the province.

The two young boys were discovered in critical condition after being submerged in the family swimming pool.

Fifteen bodies have been recovered since the incident.

The search and rescue team will resume the search for the missing three-month-old infant, who was unaccounted for, on Thursday.

The search is still on for one missing person who was among the congregants.

Two people drowned while being baptised in the river, with at least 15 church members swept away by the flash flood.

Local research data shows 2,775 drownings were recorded over a six-year period.

The department appealed to teachers and parents to inform children about the dangers of swimming in rivers and other designated areas.

It is alleged that the deceased disappeared without anyone's notice and went to jump inside the swimming pool.

When Pentagon security guards entered Loskop Dam, they found the man ripping the seats of his VW Golf near the dam wall.

The department of sport, arts and culture expresses sadness over the passing of the boy from Alex

The South African Police Service in Swartkops have opened an inquest following the tragic drowning of a 5-year-old boy on Saturday, 14 May.

Foundations have been laid for a new bridge but the construction has been held up since 2018. Officials have yet to explain why.

Children are often at a greater risk of drowning, but there are some precautions we can take to minimise the likelihood of it happening.

Knowing how to perform CPR on a child will go a long way to ensure that a heart stopping event does not become fatal.