Ramaphosa to deadly EC flood survivors: 'Govt is preparing to come and help everyone'
Ramaphosa’s reassurance follows several catastrophes in parts of the country that have claimed dozens of lives and caused damage to infrastructure.
President Cyril Ramaphosa was in Gqebherha in the Eastern Cape on Friday 7 June 2024 for a site visit to assess the impact of the recent weather-related disaster. Picture: @PresidencyZA/X.
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is working around the clock to strengthen the country’s response to natural disasters.
Ramaphosa’s reassurance follows several catastrophes in parts of the country that have claimed many lives and caused damage to infrastructure.
Heavy rains and flooding recently battered some communities in the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape.
Northern KwaZulu-Natal was hit by a tornado at the start of the week.
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Ramaphosa made his way to the Eastern Cape on Friday, to assess the impact of the recent flooding in the province.
“We have a natural disaster department that must always be ready to respond. They work with other departments: the Department of Human Settlement, the Department of Roads, Social Welfare as well. They work together to deal with the disasters like the one you are having here. Now the government is preparing to come and help everyone here.”