By Zikhona Mlimlwana and Akhona Thys
NELSON MANDELA BAY – The relentless rains lashing the city have claimed two lives, leaving families shattered and communities reeling.
Amidst the floods and devastation, a tragic electrocution incident has stunned residents of Booysen Park. A local woman, identified as Natasha, 35, was fatally electrocuted when she accidentally hit her head on a low-hanging, wet illegal electrical wire while seeking shelter at the community hall.
Eyewitnesses describe the horrific scene told Daily Kasi News: “She was trying to get to the hall to charge her phone and find safety. The wire was hidden by the floodwaters… It was like a silent killer waiting to strike.”
In a separate incident, a 42-year-old man from Kwazakhele was electrocuted while attempting to repair a flooded electrical connection in his home.
As the death toll rises, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality faces mounting pressure to address the city’s crumbling infrastructure and illicit electrical connections.
“We urge residents to exercise extreme caution and report any illegal connections to authorities,” said Municipal Spokesperson, Mthubanzi Mniki
Stay safe, Nelson Mandela Bay!
• Avoid downed power lines and flooded areas
• Report illegal connections to 0800 111 081
• Follow evacuation instructions from authorities
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