More than 100 shacks and structures have been severely damaged by a hailstorm which swept through parts of Mount Fletcher in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday.
The town is part of the Elundini Municipality in the Joe Gqabi District.
The spokesperson for the District Municipality Mandla Gciya says they have opened up a local community hall to accommodate those left homeless. The matter was also reported to the Department of social development to offer assistance.
On Tuesday the SA Weather Services predicted heavy thundershowers for most parts of the province this week.
In Cradock a thunderstorm affected the electricity supply which in turn affected the water supply in town.
Later on Tuesday evening a 44-year-old man from Elliotdale died after being struck by lightning.
