National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says search and recovery operations in the flood-ravaged parts of the Eastern Cape will continue until they are satisfied that no human remains are left behind.

“The search and recovery operation is ongoing. We believe the team we have here is sufficient for the size of the work. We will continue clearing the rest of the area in case someone is still missing.”

After the devastating and deadly floods that hit Mthatha and other parts of the Eastern Cape, people are still searching for missing loved ones, particularly children, and trying to salvage their belongings and homes.

Some of the residents had settled close to the Mthatha Dam, which is suspected to have been flooded during the recent heavy rains.

The floods claimed the lives of 92 people and displaced more than 4 000.

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It’s been almost 3 weeks since the deadly Eastern Cape floods wreaked havoc on the lives of people in Mthatha. Humanitarian Aid Gift of The Givers and the police are still searching for missing persons. pic.twitter.com/sU2YQ5MDZ5

— SABC News (@SABCNews) June 21, 2025