Search and rescue operations are continuing in southern Mozambique for Andile Mngwevu, the Ekurhuleni Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Roads and Transport, who remains missing after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters.
Mngwevu was reported missing after the car he was in was overtaken by fast-moving floodwaters in the Chokwé area, following days of heavy rainfall that have caused widespread flooding in parts of Mozambique.
The City of Ekurhuleni said search efforts had been intensified, with the South African National Defence Force deploying two helicopters to assist Mozambican authorities in locating distressed people following the devastating weather.
According to the city, there were five occupants in the vehicle at the time of the incident. Authorities have since managed to establish contact with one survivor, while the whereabouts of Mngwevu and the remaining occupants remain unknown.
Ekurhuleni officials said South African authorities were working closely with their Mozambican counterparts, with diplomatic support also being coordinated through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
Mngwevu’s family has travelled to Mozambique as the search continues. The city has appealed for privacy and restraint, urging the public and media to avoid speculation while rescue teams continue their work.
Mozambique has been severely affected by flooding in recent weeks, with thousands displaced and infrastructure damaged, complicating rescue operations in several regions.
The City of Ekurhuleni said it would provide further updates as more information becomes available.
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