A bridge on a major road linking Johannesburg to Krugersdorp in Mogale City partially collapsed on Tuesday due to the heavy rains Gauteng has been experiencing since last week.
Thousands of people around the country have been affected by floods after heavy rains washed away homes and infrastructure. Scientists warn that these extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent and more intense as a result of climate change.
As heavy rains and flooding gripped parts of the country on Monday, authorities in Gauteng and the Western Cape remained on high alert to respond to life-threatening incidents.