The death toll from the recent devastating floods in the Eastern Cape has risen to 88, as authorities intensify search and rescue efforts for several missing people.On Sunday, Ahmed Bham, head of Gift of the Givers' search and rescue team,

Officials in the Eastern Cape have confirmed the death toll in recent floods has risen to 88. The provincial government says ongoing rescue efforts have led to the recovery of more bodies, including one of a ten-year-old girl from Libode.

Officials say at least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. An extreme cold front brought heavy rain and snow to parts of the country.