Floodwaters have torn through towns, farms and rural communities in what may be remembered as one of the worst disasters in Kouga’s history.
Shortly after Nigeria announced it will evacuate citizens from South Africa, Ghana has followed suit with plans to remove 300 of its nationals amid escalating anti-immigrant protests.
Unprecedented flooding in the Gamtoos Valley has broken records at Kouga Dam, which surged from below 33% to overflowing in just 18 hours.
The Gamtoos Ferry Hotel has flooded as Kouga Municipality conducts urgent evacuations in the Gamtoos area after the river burst its banks.
Heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding, road closures and landslides across the Kouga region and Garden Route, disrupting travel.