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SOWETAN | Water safety in festive season vital

Jukskei River tragedy claims lives of 14 congregants

The tragedy at the Jukskei River, which claimed the lives of 14 congregants who were swept away during a baptism ritual, sends a strong warning about water safety this festive season.

Yesterday, the search continued to possibly recover more bodies in the river where a storm hit while 33 congregants were performing a ritual at the stream along Corlett Drive, Johannesburg, on Saturday. The victims of the tragic disaster include children, with the youngest being an infant...

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