Search continues for three people including a three-month-old baby in KZN

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By Samantha Allen

Published: April 18, 2022 | 8:31 PM GMT

The search for three people, including a three-month-old baby, continues under heaps of mud and rubble in eMachobeni, in Inanda north of Durban, following the flooding in KwaZulu-Natal.

At least 443 people have died from the floods in the province.

Persistent rains are hampering rescue operations.

Residents are optimistic that the arrival of search and rescue teams will help them find their loved ones who are still missing.

They include a three-month-old child whose 14-year-old sibling died after being swept away in mudslides.

Her body was found by the community.

Community leader Ziphathe Shabane says, “We have lost 10 people in our area. We are still searching for three people. We have recovered the bodies of seven people. We are working closely with the police in trying to find the three people that are still missing. We were able to save the mother of the three-month-old child. We recovered the body of her 14-year-old child.”

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.