Overview
- Searchers in Chókwè recovered Mngwevu and three others from a submerged vehicle on Tuesday after severe flooding.
- Mozambican authorities coordinated with South African search-and-rescue teams during the multi-day operation.
- Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza offered condolences, met affected families, and pledged provincial support with arrangements.
- One person was reported to have survived the incident and assisted search efforts, according to Eyewitness News.
- SALGA said the tragedy highlights escalating climate-related flooding in the SADC region; Mngwevu, 40, led Ekurhuleni’s roads and transport portfolio, and his family has requested privacy with funeral details to follow.