Clean-up activities are underway in Montana, north of Pretoria, following a catastrophic tornado.
Dozens of homes were severely damaged by wind and water, leaving inhabitants without electricity and dealing with collapsing roofs, broken fences, and flooded streets.
Emergency Services said that as least 15 families were evacuated owing to safety concerns.
Heavy rains have shown no signs of relenting, turning recovery efforts into an uphill struggle.
Families who have been left in the dark, desperate to rescue what remains, have been cautioned not to enter structurally damaged homes that are still in danger of collapsing.
Meanwhile, city workers are removing uprooted trees from the highways, which pose a risk to both automobiles and pedestrians.
Emergency Services has issued a warning of persistent heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerously low visibility, asking citizens to stay indoors wherever feasible.
