{
  "id": 16781436,
  "title": "Four boys stranded on Mqanduli Riverbanks in EC amid heavy rains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/four-boys-stranded-on-mqanduli-riverbanks-in-ec-amid-heavy-rains",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T18:59:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/four-boys-stranded-on-mqanduli-riverbanks-in-ec-amid-heavy-rains/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emergency services have been dispatched to rescue four boys who found themselves stranded on the riverbanks of Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape due to heavy rains. The boys, originally heading out for a fishing trip, have now become trapped in the riverbanks and are still there as of now. The spokesperson for King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality, Olwethu Mabovula, explained the dire situation, stating that the boys are still stuck on the riverbanks. She added that EMS services are en route to assist, but the deployment of a helicopter has been delayed due to low-lying clouds.\n\nThe heavy rains have wreaked havoc across the eastern parts of the province, leading to flooding and damage to infrastructure. Eskom has reported that the torrential rains have caused significant damage to power lines, resulting in widespread power outages in large sections of the province. The OR Tambo District Municipality is among the worst affected areas, grappling with the aftermath of the heavy rains.",
  "summary": "King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality Spokesperson Olwethu Mabovula says the boys had gone fishing.",
  "key_points": [
    "Four boys stranded on Mqanduli Riverbanks in Eastern Cape.",
    "EMS services en route to rescue stranded boys.",
    "Heavy rains cause flooding and power outages across province."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}