EASTERN CAPE - Severe storms have battered the Eastern Cape, causing destruction and leaving scores of people homeless.
A number of people have been injured.
Infrastructure and homes have been severely damaged with power cut off in some areas.
At least nine municipalities have been affected.
Some areas are inaccessible due to damaged roads.
Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers is lending a helping hand to affected residents.
Provincial disaster management teams area assessing the situation.
The SA Weather Service had warned of harsh weather conditions in the at province.