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Mahlathi villagers say Limpopo floods have left them without safe drinking waterÂ
Israel Nkuna
Community members say the Limpopo floods contaminated their drinking water.
Dopeni residents rebuild bridge washed away by Limpopo floodsÂ
Maanda Bele
Schoolchildren have also been affected, with some learners missing classes entirely since the floods.
Residents of flood-devastated Mbaula village plead for permanent housing
Israel Nkuna
Residents say they will not return to their former homes and are demanding relocation to safer areas.
Extreme heat exposes health risks for schoolchildren
Phumzile Mkhungo
Children are more vulnerable to extreme heat than adults because their bodies cannot regulate temperature as efficiently.
Limpopo woman develops app to speed up emergency response
Judas Sekwela
Technology can help narrow the gap between emergency and response.
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