Overview
- At least 30 people have died and thousands of homes, roads and bridges have been damaged, with Limpopo and Mpumalanga the worst affected, government and NDMC officials said.
- Kruger National Park will resume day visitation on Monday, 19 January through Paul Kruger, Numbi, Malelane and Phabeni gates, while northern areas remain inaccessible and Crocodile Bridge stays closed.
- SANParks urged visitors to avoid gravel roads, heed signage and bring essential supplies as shops inside the park are low on stock and Phabeni Gate may close at short notice due to water levels.
- The environment minister announced a Kruger relief fund for rebuilding bridges, roads and facilities, with independent auditing to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Officials reported no deaths or injuries inside Kruger after evacuations of hundreds of guests and staff, but extensive damage includes severe impacts around Letaba, and SAWS warns of further disruptive rain early in the week.