COGTA promises relief for storm-hit Randfontein families
On Wednesday, 24 people were injured, and at least 1,000 community members were affected by the storm that hit the area.
Randfontein was hit by a storm on 27 November 2024. Picture: Gavin Molefe/Randfontein CPF
JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Department has promised relief for Randfontein families affected by the recent storm.
On Wednesday, 24 people were injured, and at least 1,000 community members were affected by the storm that hit the area.
Homes, churches and a shopping centre also suffered damage.
COGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo said that providing aid to the region had exposed their vulnerability.
"The scenes of devastation and hardship witnessed in the aftermath of this tornado is a stark reminder of the impact of a natural disaster such as these and the far-reaching consequences it has on our vulnerable communities."
The provincial disaster management centre said that community members would receive the necessary aid they needed to rebuild their damaged homes.