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SA dam collapse kills one and injures dozens

At least one person has been killed and dozens injured in central South Africa, in flooding caused by the bursting of a dam at a mine.

The water swept away houses and cars in the town of Jagersfontein, south-west of the Free State capital of Bloemfontein.

People have fled their homes, with a sea of mud and water flowing in.

The town’s power supplies were cut off, as mud engulfed a substation.

Reports say some houses completely collapsed.

Rescue teams – including divers and helicopters – have gone to help.

A government agency has tweeted a video showing the extent of the devastation:

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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