Pakistan, June 11 -- South Africa is facing harsh weather with heavy snowfall, flooding, and strong winds. So far, 12 people have died, and around 500,000 homes are without electricity. The worst affected areas are the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. Schools and roads have been severely impacted by the storms.

In one tragic incident, a bus carrying schoolchildren was swept away by floodwaters. Rescue teams have saved three children so far, but the total number of passengers remains unknown. Rescue operations were paused overnight due to darkness and safety concerns. Another flood in the OR Tambo district claimed seven lives, with bodies recovered from the water.

The Eastern Cape's Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, described the disaste...