Two more people drown in Limpopo

Two males aged 15 and 17 drowned at the Selati River in Mashishimale village outside Ba-Phalaborwa in Limpopo late on Sunday.

The third young man rescued himself when the two vanished and were swept away by the overflowing river.

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Rescuers were called to attend the scene, but nothing could be done as it was already dark. The search for the missing bodies resumed at 08:00 on Monday morning.

The number of fatalities from drowning incidents in Limpopo has now risen to 18, with five still missing.

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Meanwhile, a lifeless male body has been recovered and airlifted by chopper from Mutale River to Makuya soccer ground.

The search for 2 people at Tswinga River and the four-year-old from Mbaula continues.