The storm comes two weeks after the region declared a drought disaster. The BBC's Mo Allie in Cape Town reports that before the storm, there had been several interfaith meetings to pray for rain.

At least 11 people killed after flooding in South Africa's Africa's Western Cape province, including Cape Town. Kar Hao Teoh was on holiday with his family in South Africa when they were caught up ...

The Eastern Cape is experiencing significant rainfall, with reports of over 100mm in some areas within just 24 hours, as the South African Weather Service issues warnings for potential flooding ...