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Search and Rescue Teams have recovered the body of an off duty police officer who’s vehicle was swept away by floods in Soweto on Friday.

The 36-year-old Warrant Officer Ntsako Pataka's private vehicle was swept away in floods caused by heavy rainThe 36-year-old Warrant Officer Ntsako Pataka's private vehicle was swept away in floods caused by heavy rain

Soweto and several parts of the Johannesburg Metro have been severely impacted by the floods that caused damage to roads, houses, businesses and power supply infrastructure. “He was attached to the Division: Protection and Security Services where he served as an in-transit VIP Protector. The member had 15 years’ service having joined the organisation in 2007,” said Mathe.

Meanwhile, there’s growing anxiety among residents living in wetlands in parts of the Johannesburg Metro. This as several houses have been damaged by floods that hit parts of Gauteng last week.

 

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My sincere condolences to the family, friend and colleagues, may the police officer's soul rest in peace

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