RNW Africa (Hilversum)-Severe flooding has forced South Africa's world-famous Kruger National Park to close its gates after dozens of tourists on safari had to be airlifted to safety, an official said Thursday.

Kruger National Park The low water bridge over the Crocodile River in the Kruger National Park is currently overflowing after heavy rains in the Lowveld. No vehicle will be allowed to enter or exit via Crocodile Bridge Gate until further notice. Photo...

Torrential rains leave four people dead in Mozambique, and force neighbouring South Africa to close its famous Kruger National Park.

Kruger National Park flood survivors are receiving medical treatment in Skukuza, South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed on Wednesday.Skukuza is the main camp in the reserve. Since Monday, heavy rain has hit parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo ca...

Heavy rains that have hit parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo were set to continue into the evening, the SA Weather Service said on Wednesday. Forecaster William Msimanga said the strong downpours had been caused by the sub-tropical depression Banbo, the ...