Another drowned body discovered in Ba-Phalaborwa  

Department of CoGHSTA in Limpopo has confirmed the discovery of yet another body of a male person in the Ba-Phalaborwa area, which is believed to be linked to the drowning incidents due to floods.

Two boys aged 15 and 17 drowned while swimming at the Selati River at Mashishimale village, on Monday, 19 January 2026, which brought to a total number of six missing bodies to six due to heavy rains.

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Preliminary confirmation indicates that the body is for one of the two boys who were swept away from Mashishimale.

Meanwhile, the search and rescue operations continues at the hardest hit areas including the Tshwinga in Vhembe District, Mbaula and Ba-Phalaborwa in Mopani.

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MEC for CoGHSTA, Basikopo Makamu, has expressed his sadness and regret following the latest discovery of the lifeless body.

The MEC has also urged communities to play their part in preventing further loss of life by following all precautionary measures which have been issued by the government.

“We extend our condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families. We continue to strongly caution against engaging in risky behaviours such as swimming and crossing swollen rivers and streams at this period, and we urge communities to avoid low-lying areas and unwarranted travelling during heavy rains,” said MEC Makamu.