OLIFANTSVLEI - The body of a second person who was washed away during a cleansing ceremony in Kliprivier has been found after five days.
The 21-year-old was found Friday morning.
On Thursday, the body of 18-year-old Ayaphiwa Ndothi was also found in the river. The pair were washed away during a traditional ritual in the Kliprivier last week.
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Their drowning has brought fresh attention to religious rituals in rivers and dams when water levels are high.