Two children died after being struck by lightning in Nongoma, northern KwaZulu-Natal, over the weekend, the province’s co-operative governance ministry said on Sunday.
Reports indicated that the children were in neighbouring homes when the lightning struck on Saturday, spokesperson Vernon Mchunu said in a statement.
The department said it would assist with funeral costs.
Disaster management teams were deployed to the area to assist with blankets, shelter and food.
– SAPA
