Event Brief
Deadly storms force schools to shut in South Africa
Filed: May 06, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Flooding from deadly storms cut off nearly 2,000 families and led authorities to close over 100 schools.
WHO: Authorities
WHAT: Flooding cut off nearly 2,000 families and closed more than 100 schools
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: Rising waters from flooding trapped families and threatened children.
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