The Western Cape has been declared a disaster area following heavy storms over large parts of the province last week.
The provincial government has lauded the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs for the swift declaration of a disaster in the province. Premier Alan Winde says this will mean that much needed funds will be made available to rebuild and to expedite the process.
Cogta Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is visiting a number of areas in Cape Town affected by the extreme weather.
He says with climate change a reality, all efforts should be directed at mitigating the impact of severe weather events and that all political parties have a duty to dissuade people from erecting informal settlements in wetlands and low lying areas.
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