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Five more bodies have been recovered along Jukskei Road in Northern Johannesburg by the Johannesburg Emergency Services, bringing the drowning death toll after a baptism ceremony to 14.

Around 30 churchgoers were performing the religious ceremony when they were swept away by the strongly flowing Jukskei River.It is believed more people are still missing – presumed drowned.

Families trickled in from Sunday morning, hoping their loved ones would be brought to the surface. Many of them are in anguish as they await a briefing from the emergency services personnel. Among them is Tshepang Modise. Mulaudzi says they have been trying to get in touch with the church leader, who presided over the ceremony to confirm details related to the tragedy.

 

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